Pinto Bean Falafel with Garbanzo Bean Hummus and Cilantro Lemon Sour Cream
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I have never had falafel before this recipe and it was delicious. I really think you can’t go wrong with anything that is breaded with panko bread crumbs and then deep fried! This Pinto Bean Falafel recipe is a little involved but could easily be simplified.
It isn’t absolutely necessary to serve the falafel with the hummus and cilantro lemon sour cream. If you want to serve it with those extras you could use a purchased garlic hummus and just use a plain sour cream. The hummus and cilantro lemon sour cream recipes can also be used for other recipes too. Serve the hummus as an appetizer with pita chips and use the cilantro lemon sour cream on top of your favorite Mexican dish. Thanks to Michael Schulson for this pinto bean falafel recipe.
Here is what you need to make the
Pinto Bean Falafel with Garbanzo Bean Hummus and Cilantro Lemon Sour Cream
- GARLIC CLOVES
- BLENDED OIL
- BUSH’S® GARBANZO BEANS
- TAHINI PASTE
- FRESH LEMON JUICE
- COLD WATER
- KOSHER SALT
- EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
- BUSH’S® PINTO BEANS
- ONION
- CILANTRO
- PARSLEY, FLAT LEAF
- JALAPENO
- GROUND CUMIN
- KOSHER SALT
- ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
- EGGS
- PANKO BREAD CRUMBS
- LEMON ZEST
- SOUR CREAM
Pinto Bean Falafel with Garbanzo Bean Hummus and Cilantro Lemon Sour Cream
Real Mom Kitchen
Ingredients
For Garbanzo Bean Hummus:
- 20 each garlic cloves roasted for 30 minutes (see roasting instructions below)
- 1 cup blended oil
- 1 can 16 oz BUSH’S® Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 Tbsp tahini paste
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup cold water
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
For Falafel:
- 1 can 16 oz BUSH’S® Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup onion finely diced
- 2 Tbsp cilantro stems only, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp parsley flat leaf, finely diced
- 1 ½ Tbsp garlic finely chopped
- 1 tsp jalapeno finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 each eggs
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 4 cups blended oil for frying falafel
- Micro cilantro for garnish
- Lemon zest for garnish
For Cilantro, Lemon Sour Cream:
- 2 Tbsp cilantro stems only, washed, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp jalapeno finely diced
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ⅓ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- For Garbanzo Bean Hummus: Place garlic and oil in small roasting pan and roast in 350°F oven for 30 minutes until nice and soft. Set aside.
- Place roasted garlic, beans, tahini paste, lemon juice, water and salt into blender and blend until smooth (about 10 minutes). Once blended, slowly add olive oil and quickly blend to mix. Set aside finished mixture.
- For Falafel: After draining and rinsing pinto beans, dry beans well with a paper towel. Set aside.Wash onion well with cold water for 5 minutes, strain water off and dry with paper towel. Set aside.
- Wash cilantro stems well with cold water for 5 minutes, strain water off and dry with paper towel. Set aside.Wash parsley well with cold water for 5 minutes, strain water off and dry with paper towel. Set aside.
- In a large bowl crush beans with a fork until most are mushy but some are still large in size.
- Add onions, cilantro, parsley, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, salt, 2 tablespoons flour and lemon juice to bowl. Mix well with spatula making sure not to overwork the mixture, as it will become very glutinous.
- Use bean mixture to form golf ball size rounds (making approximately 20 rounds).
- Pour 1 cup of flour onto shallow plate or bowl. Place falafel balls in flour and lightly coat each round (make sure to shake off any excess flour).
- Whisk eggs in small bowl. Dip falafel into egg mixture. Pour breadcrumbs onto plate. Place falafel in breadcrumbs and lightly coat.
- Using a large frying pan, fry falafel completely submerged in oil at 350°F for 3 – 4 minutes or until golden brown.
- For Cilantro, Lemon Sour Cream: Mix cilantro, jalapeno, sour cream, lemon juice and salt together in small bowl. Set aside.
Notes
- On a white plate smear 3 dollops of hummus.
- Top hummus with a falafel ball.
- Top each ball with sour cream.
- Garnish with micro cilantro or fried cilantro leaves.
- Zest a little lemon on falafel to complete.
