Easy Oven Baked Falafel (Vegan)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
24 falafel
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Calories
64 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Easy Oven Baked Falafel (Vegan)
Description
The Easy Oven Baked Falafel recipe uses tinned chickpeas combined with red onion, garlic, and spices like cumin, coriander, and chili flakes. Fresh parsley and cilantro bring herbaceous freshness. The ingredients are blended with a stick blender, but the texture remains coarse to keep some chickpeas whole, preserving a pleasant bite. By baking the shaped falafel balls on an oiled baking sheet at 220C, the exterior crisps up while the interior stays tender.
The cooking method avoids frying, reducing oil usage and cleanup while still delivering the classic falafel texture and flavors. The chili flakes allow for adjustable heat intensity. These falafel balls fit well into a mezze spread and pair naturally with pitta bread, hummus, and fresh salad for a satisfying vegan meal.
For convenience, the recipe notes that the falafel can be frozen, which helps with meal planning or batch cooking. Nutrition information is provided only as a guideline.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 x 400 g chickpeas drained, tinned
- 1 red onion diced, small
- 4 garlic grated, cloves
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes more if you like them hot!
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons Coriander ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- 15 g parsley roughly chopped, fresh
- 15 g cilantro roughly chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220C / 200C fan / gas mark 7 / 425F. Lightly grease a large non-stick baking sheet with the olive oil.
- Place all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and blitz together using a stick blender. You want to achieve a rough texture, with most of the chickpeas blended, but some still whole. Once you have blended to the right consistency, stir the falafel mixture with a spoon to make sure everything is well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into 24 small balls. Flatten each ball slightly, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Put the falafel into the oven for 20 minutes, or until golden on top and cooked all the way through.
- Serve with other mezze dishes, such as pitta breads, hummus and salad.
Notes
- This falafel recipe can be frozen after baking for later use.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Using tinned chickpeas simplifies preparation by removing soaking and cooking steps.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24falafel
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 131IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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