I used to buy boxed stuff where you just add water. However I haven't found any without at least one allergen in them. The solution is really quite simple...as usual, make it from scratch! What's great about this? It's suuuuuuper easy to make and is ready in minutes! Perfect if you're in a rush or just don't feel like slaving in front of the stove for hours on end.
Gluten-Free Falafel:
1 can Chickpeas, drained
2-3 Garlic Cloves
2 tablespoons Parsley (fresh or dried)
3/4 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Brown Rice Flour (or flour of your choice)
1-2 tablespoons Water
Oil for frying.
Combine all the ingredients (except for the oil of course, that's for frying them silly! ~_^) in a Food Processor, starting with just a tablespoon of water. You want the result to be a thick paste so if it's still a little dry add one more tablespoon of water. Don't add more than this though or it'll be too runny!
If don't have a food processor you can mash the chickpeas, mince the garlic, and mix the ingredients together in a mixing bowl, but the food processor just makes it soooo much easier.
Form the mixture into small balls, and flatten them a little bit. Fry in enough about an inch of oil (I use less than this, but make sure it's enough oil that they don't stick. Oh yeah, I also use a non-stick Environmentally-friendly ceramic frying pan, this helps muchly) on fairly high heat until brown. Flip and repeat. Don't be alarmed, this only takes 2-5 minutes!
And voila! Falafel! Goes great in wraps, pitas, or even by itself ^_^
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