Nancy's Falafel Pistachios
Nancy's Falafel Pistachios is a flavorful Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine the first six ingredients in a small bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine the first six ingredients in a small bowl.
Set aside the "falafel" spice.
Line a plate with paper towels, Using a mandolin with a safety attachment to protect your fingers, cut the garlic cloves into paper-thin slices.
Pour olive oil into a medium-size heavy skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic slices and cook until crisp and light golden brown; do not burn or the garlic and oil will be unusable.
Remove from the heat.
Using a slotted utensil, immediately transfer the garlic chips to the prepared plate to drain.
Reserve the garlic-cooking oil.
Add the chilies and 2 tablespoons of the reserved garlic-cooking oil (save the remainder for another use) to a large heavy skillet.
Set over medium-high heat.
Add the pistachios and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the "falafel" spice and salt and stir until the pistachios are coated with spice and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Transfer the pistachios and chilies to a serving bowl.
Add the garlic chips and toss well.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.