Fried Egg Bread

These golden, crispy falafel-style fritters are a delightful Middle-Eastern inspired dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table. Made with rinsed chickpeas, red onion, garlic, and a blend of warming spices like cumin and coriander, they deliver a hearty, aromatic bite. The addition of egg white helps bind the mixture, ensuring each bite holds together perfectly while staying tender inside. Served nestled in crisp iceberg lettuce leaves with a side of cooling tzatziki, this recipe offers a refreshing contrast to the warm, spiced fritters. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal option for a light lunch, a vegetarian dinner, or a flavorful addition to a mezze spread. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this dish is both satisfying and easy to customize.

Cooking Method: Smoking

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 134.1

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These golden, crispy falafel-style fritters are a delightful Middle-Eastern inspired dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table. Made with rinsed chickpeas, red onion, garlic, and a blend of warming spices like cumin and coriander, they deliver a hearty, aromatic bite. The addition of egg white helps bind the mixture, ensuring each bite holds together perfectly while staying tender inside. Served nestled in crisp iceberg lettuce leaves with a side of cooling tzatziki, this recipe offers a refreshing contrast to the warm, spiced fritters. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal option for a light lunch, a vegetarian dinner, or a flavorful addition to a mezze spread. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this dish is both satisfying and easy to customize.

Ingredients

g can chickpeas, rinsed
1 Red onion, finely chopped
1 Clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoons Ground cumin
1 teaspoons Ground coriander
2 Tablespoons plain flour
1 Egg white
8 Iceberg lettuce leaves, trimmed
g bought tzatziki, to serve
1 Minute or until cooked. Drain on paper towel.

Directions

1
Combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, flour, and egg white in a food processor.
2
Process until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
3
Roll tablespoon-sized measures of the mixture into small balls.
4
Place the formed balls on a tray and set aside.
5
Add vegetable oil to a heavy-based saucepan to a depth of 8cm.
6
Heat the oil over high heat until it reaches frying temperature.
7
Deep-fry the falafel in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
8
Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.
9
Spoon tabbouleh or desired filling into the iceberg lettuce leaves.
10
Top the lettuce wraps with the hot falafel.
11
Serve immediately with tzatziki.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 134.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.7g3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 13.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 25.6g9%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g24%
Sugars 3.9g
Protein 6.8g14%

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

Note

The original recipe mentions parsley and smoked paprika in the directions but not the ingredient list; ensure you have 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika on hand.

Tabbouleh is mentioned in the directions. If using, prepare it according to your preferred recipe or buy a pre-made version.

Ensure the oil is hot before adding the falafel to prevent them from absorbing too much oil and becoming soggy.

For a gluten-free option, substitute the plain flour with chickpea flour or almond flour.

Keywords: falafel, chickpeas, fried, vegetarian, middle-eastern, cumin, coriander, lettuce wrap, tzatziki, crispy, garlic, onion, egg white, flour, parsley, paprika, deep fry, appetizer, healthy, protein

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/fried-egg-bread-12/