Baked Falafel
Crispy oven-baked falafel made with chickpeas, fresh herbs, garlic, onion, and warm Mediterranean spices. A healthier alternative to traditional fried falafel.
Prep Time
20 mins min
Cook Time
30 mins min
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (do not use canned)
- 1 small onion, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp chickpea flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 Cooking spray or extra olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- 3
Drain the soaked chickpeas thoroughly.
- 4
Add chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, paprika, baking powder, chickpea flour, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
- 5
Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not completely smooth.
- 6
Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes if it feels too soft.
- 7
Shape into approximately 18 small balls or patties.
- 8
Arrange them on the prepared baking tray.
- 9
Lightly brush or spray the tops with olive oil.
- 10
Bake for 15 minutes.
- 11
Carefully flip each falafel and bake another 12–15 minutes until crisp and golden.
- 12
Serve warm with tahini sauce, hummus, salad, or inside pita bread.
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