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Tasty dishes where chickpeas are the main ingredient? (self.cooking)

submitted 3 months ago by Linnce to c/[email protected]

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I'm trying to eat more beans as I eat less meat and making them from scratch is not an option. Pre-cooked beans are very hard to find where I live apart for chickpeas apparently.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Never had success making falafel from pre-cooked chickpeas but perhaps I'm doing it wrong?

[–] jefff 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Pre-cooked chickpeas are going to be too soft for falafel unless you add a lot of binders; otherwise they'll fall apart in the fryer. Soaked (but raw) chickpeas are the usual method.

I have had great luck with this recipe: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/how-to-make-falafel/#tasty-recipes-10436-jump-target

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

That's my experience as well. OP wanted recipes for pre-cooked ones though.

I'll try your suggested recipe.