Vegetarian Baked Falafel
This Vegetarian Baked Falafel recipe is a delicious and healthy option for a meatless meal. Made with chickpeas and a blend of flavorful herbs and spices, these falafels are baked to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely ground but not pureed.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour and baking powder until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and flatten slightly to form patties.
- Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush the tops with olive oil, and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the falafel with your favorite dipping sauce or in pita bread with fresh vegetables and tahini sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Baking
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Protein
- 6g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Baking sheet Parchment paper
Tools
Food processor
Serving suggestions
Serve the falafel with a side of tabbouleh salad and hummus for a complete Mediterranean meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of ground cardamom or a squeeze of lemon juice to the falafel mixture.
Cost
$8