Dinner for 3
Chickpea Flax Falafel
Cooked chickpeas blend with herbs, lemon, flax, and breadcrumbs before baking into tender, crisp falafel.
$6.02for 4 servings
$1.50 per serving$6.02 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.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 8, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
Middle EasternVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 3 | $2.25Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.23Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.51 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry/uncooked chickpeas
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup ground flax
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt (optional)
Steps
- Simmer the dry chickpeas in a medium pot of water for 20 minutes, or until tender, then drain them well.
- Heat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with oil.
- Blend the chickpeas, garlic, red onion, lemon juice, cilantro, parsley, flax, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt until coarse.
- Mix in the breadcrumbs, shape the mixture into small balls, and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 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
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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