Falafel

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Falafel
Serving Size:12|Prep Time:10minutes|Cook Time:30minutes
Falafel

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces canned or cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil, plus extra for coating baking sheet
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup yellow onion
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¼ cup rough chopped Italian parsley, stems removed
  • ¼ cup rough chopped cilantro, stems removed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ cup chickpea flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Nutritional Information

  • Chickpeas are an excellent plant-based protein source, providing over 14 grams of protein per 1 cup.
  • Chickpeas are packed with dietary fiber that helps boost gut health and promote healthy blood sugar levels.

Directions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F
  2. Lightly oil a sheet pan with olive oil, or put parchment paper on a sheet pan.
  3. Blend all ingredients, except the chickpea flour and baking powder in a food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until semi-smooth. The mixture should be somewhat granular.
  4. Whisk chickpea flour and baking powder together in a large bowl then add in blended chickpea mixture until a stiff batter is formed.
  5. Measure one-ounce portions and form into balls. Gently press until a thick disc is formed.
  6. Place falafel on prepared sheet pan and bake for 30 minutes turning falafel over after first 15 minutes.

Chef's Narrative

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Nutrition Facts:
Total Calories Per Serving: 120, Total Fat: 2.5g, Saturated: 0g, Trans Fat: 0g, Sodium: 530mg, Potassium: 160mg, Carbohydrate: 18g, Dietary Fiber: 5g, Protein: 6g
Allergens:
None

Directions

Print Recipe
  1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F
  2. Lightly oil a sheet pan with olive oil, or put parchment paper on a sheet pan.
  3. Blend all ingredients, except the chickpea flour and baking powder in a food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until semi-smooth. The mixture should be somewhat granular.
  4. Whisk chickpea flour and baking powder together in a large bowl then add in blended chickpea mixture until a stiff batter is formed.
  5. Measure one-ounce portions and form into balls. Gently press until a thick disc is formed.
  6. Place falafel on prepared sheet pan and bake for 30 minutes turning falafel over after first 15 minutes.

Chef's Narrative

Recipe Substitutions

Nutrition Facts:
Total Calories Per Serving: 120, Total Fat: 2.5g, Saturated: 0g, Trans Fat: 0g, Sodium: 530mg, Potassium: 160mg, Carbohydrate: 18g, Dietary Fiber: 5g, Protein: 6g
Allergens:
None

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces canned or cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil, plus extra for coating baking sheet
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup yellow onion
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¼ cup rough chopped Italian parsley, stems removed
  • ¼ cup rough chopped cilantro, stems removed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ cup chickpea flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Nutritional Information

  • Chickpeas are an excellent plant-based protein source, providing over 14 grams of protein per 1 cup.
  • Chickpeas are packed with dietary fiber that helps boost gut health and promote healthy blood sugar levels.