Simple Baked Falafel That Is Better Than Fried [vegan, gluten-free, high-fiber, low-fat]
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Baked Falafel [Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free]
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
2 cups soaked chickpeas
1/2 large red onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup chopped)
4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/4 to 1/2 cup loosely packed parsley
1/4 to 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F: Brush or rub a baking sheet with a thin layer of olive oil.
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor, except baking powder. Add the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro to the bowl of a food processor (if you do not have a food processor, mash chickpeas in a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients). Sprinkle the olive oil, lemon juice, and spices over top.
- Pulse until the ingredients are mixed: Pulse the food processor 10 or 12 times, until the chickpeas are chopped and all the ingredients are mixed. Sprinkle in the baking powder and mix well. Using your hands, scoop up some of the mixture and form it into a ball in your hand. The exact amount doesn't matter just make sure that all your falafel balls are roughly the same size so they bake at the same rate.