Go Back
–+ servings
egyptian style falafels (with broad beans)
Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Broad Bean Falafel (Egyptian Style) with Avocado Aioli

These amazing broad bean falafels are absolutely perfect for any occasion - they’re quick and easy to make as well as being satisfying too. Plus, avocado aioli is the bomb!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting Time + 24 h soak30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 20 falafels
Calories: 52kcal
Author: Adriana Z.

Ingredients

…for the falafels…

  • 200 g Broad Beans dry, soaked for 24 hours, water changed after 12h
  • 1 Onion medium, roughly chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Fresh or Roasted
  • 15 Coriander Fresh
  • 15 Parsley Fresh
  • 2 tablespoon corn starch 10g
  • 2 tablespoon Chickpea Flour
  • ½ tablespoon Salt
  • 1.5 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon White Pepper
  • 500 ml Vegetable Oil Sunflower – for deep frying

…for the avocado aioli…

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Drain the fava beans and rinse well a couple of times. Then add all the ingredients for the falafel minus the chickpea flour to a blender.
  • Blend to a coarse paste (depending on the blender you are using you might need to open it and push the mixture down a few times to blend it evenly).
  • Add the chickpea flour and adjust on seasonings, and mix well until everything is combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile warm up the oil to around 190°C (375°F).
  • After 30 minutes you can start shaping the falafels quenelles (see post for instructions).
  • Dip the falafel straight into the oil after shaping them, especially if the mixture is rather moist (don’t worry, they will hold their shape beautifully). Your falafel may stick to the bottom of the pan, but don’t worry, wait 20-30 seconds then grab a fork and gently scrape the bottom; they will start to float straight away.
  • Cook the falafels until they turn brown-ish all around. Alternatively you can air fry or oven bake.
  • Serve the falafels hot for a mezze spread, in tortillas or pita wraps, or as they are.

Notes

If you don’t want to deep fry your falafel learn how to make them in the air fryer here.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg