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Baked Falafel with Canned Chickpeas

Baked Falafel with Canned Chickpeas, quick and easy to make, and so delicious too! The falafel is vegan-friendly, and low in calories, and can be served as a starter for any occasion. Or you can make it a main meal by adding it to a wrap with pickles and salad. You get the same delicious taste without having to deep fry them, making them a perfect choice for a healthy veganuary.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 11 balls
Calories: 4 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 tin chickpeas (400 g, 13 oz)
  • ½ small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley ( or coriander/cilantro)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cornflour (corn starch)
  • Cooking oil spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, and add them to a food processor together with the chopped onion, garlic, fresh parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper and cornflour.
  3. Blitz to get a thick paste, either smooth or with a bit of a texture.
  4. With wet hands, shape balls the size a walnut, I got 11, but you might get more less depending on the size.
  5. Arrange them on a baking tray lined with non-stick paper.
  6. Spray deliberately with cooking oil spray (or brush them with regular oil) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.

Nutrition Information

Calories 4kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 54mg (2%) Potassium 15mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 61IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 11balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 4

% Daily Value*

Calories 4kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Potassium 15mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 61IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.