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Falafel Fritters Bowl with Cucumbers and Yogurt Sauce

By Claire Saffitz

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Falafel Fritters Bowl with Cucumbers and Yogurt Sauce recipe

Of all the canned beans, the humble chickpea takes top marks in our book. Even though it’s packed in liquid, the little legumes still manage to get brown and crisp when fried, giving these fritters a crunchy exterior and a soft, creamy interior.

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