Baked Falafel
These baked falafel are a healthy and flavorful twist on a classic dish, combining chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices for a delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 510 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight to hydrate them. Once they’ve soaked, drain and rinse them well.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Blend the soaked chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, baking soda, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper in a food processor until a coarse mixture forms.
- Shape the mixture into small balls about the size of a golf ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, flipping the falafel halfway through until golden brown.
- Serve your warm falafel with tahini sauce, tucked into pita bread, or with a fresh salad.
Notes
For quicker preparation, you can use canned chickpeas instead of dried. Leftover falafel can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.thestationrecipes.com/baked-falafel/