These gluten free falafel patties are naturally vegan, and packed with fresh, flavorful, healthy ingredients. Stock up on dried chickpeas (or your favorite substitute), then soak them overnight when you have handfuls of fresh herbs ready for this flavorful street food.
Gluten free falafel ingredients (and substitutions)
Canned chickpeas have already been cooked, and you need dried chickpeas that have only been soaked, not cooked. Once theyve been soaked, theyll have just enough moisture but not so much that theyre ever mushy. Perfect for falafel!
If youd like to make falafel without chickpeas, try soaking dried green peas as you would chickpeas. If youve ever had sprouted peas, they have a similar texture to soaked chickpeas. Dried fava beans may also work, when soaked.
Choose an oil with a high smoke point
My favorite, stable frying oils are peanut, corn oil, or refined coconut oil, all of which have high “smoke points,” which is just the temperature at which they begin to burn. Avoid using extra virgin olive oil or butter, for frying, though, as they have low smoke points.
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Is falafel gluten-free?
If you order falafel and it doesn’t have any gluten in the ingredients, but it is fried in the same fryer as onion rings or other foods that have a breading containing gluten, this food won’t be gluten-free anymore.
Are grains free from gluten?
Not all grains are free from gluten. Wheat, oats, barley, rye, are considered grains with gluten content, so they should be avoided if gluten has to be avoided, unless the oats are certified as gluten free.
Is falafel dairy free?
Most falafel is considered dairy-free, as there is no cheese or other dairy products in many recipes. That said, if you’re buying falafel premade from a grocery store or restaurant, it never hurts to ask if there is dairy in the recipe or review an ingredients list before buying. Is falafel vegan?
Is Waitrose falafel gluten free?
A: Yes, Waitrose falafels are gluten-free, and you do not have to worry about any gluten allergies and irritations. Also, these falafels are low on fat and are free from additives or preservatives. Q: Is Turkish falafel gluten free? A: Yes, falafel is naturally gluten free, so it makes Turkish falafel free from gluten.