Dinner for 3
Baked Falafel Balls
Canned chickpeas blend with herbs and spices, then bake into crisp-edged falafel balls in a hot oven.
$4.64for 4 servings
$1.16 per serving$4.64 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 12, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.28Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.48 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsBaking powder and sodaFlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/4 small red onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeno
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 1/2 tbsp chickpea flour
- 1/2 whole lime
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and oil a baking sheet.
- Pulse the onion, garlic, jalapeño, parsley, cilantro, and chickpeas in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Add the cumin, cayenne, ginger, baking soda, chickpea flour, lime juice, salt, pepper, and sesame seeds, then pulse to combine.
- Shape the mixture into 12 balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until browned and firm.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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