Herbed Falafels

Step 1

Zest and juice the lemon. In a large food processor add chickpeas, red onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, flour, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, baking powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Pulse until the mixture is coarse but not mushy. Scoop out 2 tablespoon round balls and slightly flatten to form patties. If the mixture will not hold together stir in a little more flour.

Step 3

Add vegetable oil to a large 12" skillet and set over medium-high heat.

Step 4

When the oil is hot add the falafel patties to the oil and cook until golden brown, flip the falafel and cook until the other side is golden brown.

Step 5

Remove from the oil and place onto a paper towel lined plate. Continue cooking until all your patties have been made.

Step 6

If you run out of oil add a little more vegetable oil to the pan and finish making your falafel patties.