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Falafel

Crispy Baked Falafel: A Flavor-Packed Healthy Delight

Enjoy these crispy baked falafels, a delicious, healthy, and vegan-friendly snack option packed with flavor!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Soaking Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 55 minutes
Servings: 4 falafels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Falafel Mixture
  • 1 cup Dried Chickpeas Soaked for 24 hours
  • 1 medium Shallot/Onion Can substitute with yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro Tweak based on preference
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley Tweak based on preference
  • 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil For mixture and baking
For Serving
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread Use gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup Hummus For dipping
  • 1 cup Tahini Sauce For dipping
  • 1 cup Diced Veggies e.g., tomato, cucumber
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Onions

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • measuring spoons
  • scooper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Chickpeas: Soak dried chickpeas in water for 24 hours. Drain and rinse before using.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Combine soaked chickpeas, shallot, garlic, herbs, spices, lemon zest, baking powder, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
  3. Form Falafel Balls: Use a 2-tablespoon scoop to form the mixture into balls. Keep them slightly loose and spaced apart on a tray.
  4. Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange falafel balls on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 14 minutes, flip and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Serve: Warm pita and stuff with baked falafel, diced veggies, pickled onions, and your dips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1falafelCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Remember to soak the chickpeas for the best texture. Drizzle generously with oil for crispiness.

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