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Gluten-Free Falafel Recipe
Make this quick and easy Gluten-Free Falafel Recipe at home and save a trip to the local Greek restaurant. Simply combine canned chickpeas, flour, and herbs then pan fry them in a skillet or bake them in the oven until they are lightly golden brown.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 falafel
Calories: 69 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
- 15 oz. can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- ½ cup cilantro finely chopped
- ½ cup parsley finely chopped
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup flour gluten-free 1-to-1 blend
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. Coriander
- Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
- ½ - ¾ tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients, except for the oil, to a large food processor with an S-shaped blade.
- Cover the processor with a lid and pulse ingredients for 30-40 times, or until the mixture just starts to clump together.
- Refrigerate mixture for 30-60 minutes to help the dough stick together.
- Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough and shape into a patty about ½-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining falafel dough. You should end up with about 12 patties.
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To Cook in Skillet:
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large stainless steel or non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Place 6 of the falafel into the skillet once the oil begins to sizzle and cook for 3-4 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining oil and patties.
To Bake in Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place falafel patties evenly spaced on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve falafel with Greek Tzatziki sauce and homemade pita bread. Enjoy!
Notes
- To Prep-Ahead: You can mix the ingredients together and form them into patties. Leave them in the fridge until you are ready.
- To Store: Leftover falafel will store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: When you're ready to reheat them, it's best if you either warm them up in a skillet or pop them in the oven. While you can microwave them, they will come out soggy and lose quite a bit of their crispy exterior.
Nutrition Information
Calories
69kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
182mg
(8%)
Potassium
139mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
278IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12falafel
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 278IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.