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Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

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Traditional Crispy Falafel with Fresh Veggies is a classic Middle Eastern dish featuring golden, herb-infused chickpea patties paired with colorful, crunchy vegetables for a wholesome, plant-based meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2–3 tbsp flour or chickpea flour
  • Oil for frying
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups lettuce or mixed greens
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Lemon wedges
  • Optional sauces: tahini, hummus, garlic yogurt sauce

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, herbs, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper to a coarse texture.
  2. Stir in baking powder and flour. Refrigerate mixture for 30–60 minutes.
  3. Form mixture into balls or patties of uniform size.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet to 180 °C (350 °F). Fry falafel in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Serve over a bed of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and red onion. Drizzle with tahini or preferred sauce and garnish with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Do not use canned chickpeas—they’re too soft.
  • Chilling the mix helps it hold together while frying.
  • Use chickpea flour for a gluten-free version.
  • Bake at 200 °C (400 °F) for a lighter option.
  • Store cooked falafel in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer.

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