Oil Free Falafel
These easy Baked Falafel are healthy, delicious and full of flavor! Enjoy these nutrient dense nuggets in pita sandwiches, falafel bowls, or simply dipped in a tasty sauce.
Servings: 4
Calories: 148.3kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry chickpeas soaked overnight
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 small onion
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Soaking the chickpeas
- Soak the chickpeas in a large bowl or pot with enough water to cover the chickpeas by 2 to 3 inches. Add a teaspoon of baking soda to the water to help soften the chickpeas. For best result, allow them to soak for 24 hours.
- Drain the chickpeas well after soaking.
Making the falafel
- Add the onion and garlic to a food processor and process them to chop them up.
- Add the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Process until it is finely ground, almost like cornmeal. You may need to scrape down the sides a couple of times.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour. This will help the mixture stick together.
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- With a spoon or an ice cream scoop, for the falafel mixture into balls or patties and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. It will make approximately 16 falafel, depending on the size you make them.
- Bake the falafel for 25 minutes until they are golden brown, turning them half-way through the cooking time.
Notes
Do not use canned chickpeas for this recipe or the falafel will turn out mushy.
The falafel will keep for about 5 days in the refrigerator or for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 148.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.5g | Protein: 7.6g | Fat: 2.3g | Sodium: 581.1mg | Potassium: 333.7mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 4.8g | Vitamin A: 21.1IU | Vitamin C: 8.19mg | Calcium: 111.08mg | Iron: 3.12mg