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Baked Falafel Recipe
5 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
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 86 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpeas soaked overnight, drained, and pat-dry, dried
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped, fresh
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 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

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  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then flip the patties and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

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.