Easy Baked Falafel
Encouraged by our trip to Israel, I created a simple falafel recipe that is as simple as delicious! It is made with canned chickpeas so no immersion is required. These patties are full of protein ready to include dishes and salads, and are free of vegan and gluten.
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Instead of just dreaming about these spices or relying on a local restaurant, I decided I needed to create my own baked falafel recipe.
The main reason that these falafels are so simple is that I use canned chickpeas. Traditionally, falafel is made from roasted chickpeas overnight. No, immersion in water is not difficult, but sometimes I forget to start the process the night before and when mom wants falafel, mom wants falafel. I usually like to keep my pantry with a variety of spices, so I usually have a lot of ingredients for this recipe on hand. The result!
If you have never tried falafel before, you are ready to treat it. I like to eat these things on my own, with sauce or dip (it can not go wrong with hummus or tahini), or as a protein alternative to pita sandwiches, salads and dishes.
Are you a fan of falafel? Have you ever tried to make your own?
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Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, shredded and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic fresh
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado
- 2 teaspoons of lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- a bit of cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons oat flour
- cooking oil for olive or avocado oil
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 ° F. Sprinkle baking sheet with oil.
Add the peas, onions, garlic, oil, parsley, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne to the food processor and pulse until just combined. You do not want to overcook the mixture or you will end up with hummus. Also, having a few pieces of chickpeas gives falafel a nice texture. Add baking soda and oat flour. At this point your mixture should stick well together.
Remove the spoonfuls of the mixture and make small patties; you should get about 15. Place on a pre-prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, flip patties and bake another 10-12 minutes or until the falafel is golden and cooked.
Nutrition
Serve: 3falafel Calories: 143kcal Carbohydrates: 24g Protein: 6g Fat: 5g Sodium: 648mg Fiber: 6g Sugar: 1g