Dinner for 3
Chickpea Falafel with canned beans
$4.47for 433 minServes 3
Chickpeas blend with onion, garlic, herbs, spices, and egg before forming patties and frying until firm and golden.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 14 oz$0.09/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.27Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
 | Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.36 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 33 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
Middle EasternVegetarianDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersSpring
$1.12 per serving$4.47 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 clove peeled crushed garlic
- 400 g chickpeas
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 handful parsley
- 1 beaten egg
Steps
- Blend the chickpeas, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, and parsley until finely chopped but not smooth.
- Stir in the beaten egg, salt, and pepper, then rest the mixture for 10 minutes.
- Shape the mixture into small patties with wet hands.
- Heat the sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the patties for 4 minutes per side, until golden and firm throughout with the egg fully cooked.
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