Baked Falafel

4.75 from 4 votes

A baked version of the Middle Eastern treat. Falafel is a combination of chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, and spices. It is easy to make and dangerously tasty.

Prep Time8

Cook Time20

Total Time28

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Keyword: 30 minutes or less, snack

Servings:

Calories: 52kcal

Ingredients

15 oz can of chickpeas
¼ cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
2 Tbsp lemon juice
¾ cup parsley chopped
¼ cup cilantro
1 Tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
1 egg
Cooking spray

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
In a food processor or a blender, add all of the ingredients except the cooking spray and pulse until the ingredients have been thoroughly mixed. You don’t want this to become a paste, so be careful with how long you blend.
Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray and use a cookie scoop to create 1-2 inch balls from the falafel mix.
Place on the sheet pan and lightly press down on the center to flatten each ball slightly.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the falafel has set and browned.
This recipe makes anywhere between 10-15 falafels depending on the size of your scoop. For reference, I made 14.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.1g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 2.1g