5.0 from 3 votes
Baked Falafel Recipe
A burst of fresh herbs and spices with ground chickpeas, all in a tiny, crunchy patty.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 86 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight, drained, and pat-dry
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne (if using), baking soda, and salt. Pulse until the mixture is finely ground, but not puréed.
- Shape the mixture into small patties (about 2 inches in diameter), and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each patty lightly with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then flip the patties and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
86kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
175mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
287IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 287IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.