Falafel Platter

Why make falafel if you can easily buy it? First of all, these taste amazing, and are healthier. Second, it costs a fraction of what it costs in the stores, and finally, it’s a really fun activity for a family dinner. What’s more — these mini falafel patties freeze well, but you probably won’t have any left! Thanks, HD. Yields approximately 55 mini falafel patties

Directions

Prepare the Falafel Patties

1. Place chickpeas in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak for 12 hours. Drain well and rinse.

2. Place chickpeas in a food processor with the knife attachment and process until small crumbs form.

3. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend together well. Depending on the size of your processor, you may have to remove some of the chickpea mixture before adding the rest of the ingredients. If so, be sure to mix everything together well to form a cohesive mixture.

4. Heat a generous amount of oil in a large frying pan. Form mini patties from the chickpea mixture and drop into oil. When brown, turn over and press down gently with spatula (this ensures even cooking). Fry until brown. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Continue until the mixture is done.

Notes:

The falafel mixture can be prepared the night before and fried the next day.