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Baked Falafel ~ Easy oven-baked falafel made with a flavorful mixture of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices. Vegan and vegetarian.

Baked Falafel

Easy oven-baked falafel made with a flavorful mixture of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices.
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: beans, dairy free, healthy, quick and easy, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 290kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Set a foil-lined baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450°F.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the parsley, chickpeas, cilantro, onion, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the panko breadcrumbs.
  • Remove baking sheet from the oven and brush with olive oil.
  • Roll the mixture into 2-inch falafel balls, then gently press the into small patties, about 1/2 inch thick.  Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the falafel is golden brown and lightly crispy on the outside.
  • Serve with your favorite accompaniments, such as pita bread, hummus, tzatziki sauce, and fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2839IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 6mg
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