Magpie's Easy Falafel Cakes Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 3

Yield: 6 falafel cakes

Magpie's Easy Falafel Cakes Recipe

Ingredients

½ small onion

minced

1 ½ teaspoons olive oil

1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans

rinsed and drained

⅓ cup imitation sour cream

2 tablespoons cornmeal

4 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon salt

¾ teaspoon hot sauce

¼ cup cornmeal

2 tablespoons olive oil

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Cook the onions in 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until soft and translucent.

Step 2

Pulse the garbanzo beans imitation sour cream cornmeal garlic cumin coriander salt and hot sauce in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the onions; cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Place 1/4 cup cornmeal in a shallow dish. Form the garbanzo bean dough into 6 patties 1/2-inch thick; roll the cakes in cornmeal.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the falafel cakes until browned on both sides about 5 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information

Magpie's Easy Falafel Cakes Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 408.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.7g 20%

Carbohydrates: 51.7g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 7.9g 31%

Sugars: 2.5g

Fat: 18.7g 29%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 32%

Vitamin A Iu: 83.9IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 50%

Vitamin C: 8.6mg 14%

Folate: 138mcg 35%

Calcium: 70mg 7%

Iron: 3.5mg 19%

Magnesium: 54.9mg 20%

Potassium: 367.3mg 10%

Sodium: 887.1mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 168

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.