Falafel
Serving Size:12|Prep Time:10minutes|Cook Time:30minutes
Directions
  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.
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Ingredients
  • 15ouncescanned or cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½teaspoonsolive oil, plus extra for coating baking sheet
  • 1teaspoonground cumin
  • ¾teaspoonkosher salt
  • ¼teaspoonblack pepper
  • ¼cupyellow onion
  • 1 ½teaspoonsminced garlic
  • ¼cuprough chopped Italian parsley, stems removed
  • ¼cuprough chopped cilantro, stems removed
  • 1tablespoonlemon juice
  • ¼teaspoonchili flakes
  • ¼cupchickpea flour
  • ½teaspoonbaking powder
AllergensNone