Baked Falafel made with garbanzo beans, green onions, garlic cloves, fresh Italian parsley, lemon, olive oil, coriander, cumin, crushed red pepper, potato starch, baking powder, salt and pepper

Baked Falafel

These baked falafel are incredibly easy to make with canned chickpeas, eliminating the need for soaking and reducing preparation time. Enjoy crispy, flavorful falafel without deep frying, perfect in wraps, salads, or with your favorite dips.

2 servings
Updated
lunchmains
#baked#greek#lemon#vegan#citrus#dinner#kosher#no oil#falafel#air fried#air fryer#chickpeas#plant based

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 177 degrees C.

  2. 2

    Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans (1 can). Place them in a food processor and pulse on high for seconds (20).

  3. 3

    Place all remaining ingredients ( green onions (1 bunch), 3 garlic cloves (2 to), fresh italian parsley (0.25 cup), lemon (0.5), olive oil (1 tsp), coriander (1 tsp), cumin (1 tbsp), crushed red pepper (0.5 tsp), potato starch (3 tbsp), baking powder (1 tsp), and [salt and pepper]) into the food processor. Pulse until a doughy texture forms.

  4. 4

    Using a spoon, scoop out golf-ball-sized pieces and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Form about 10-12 balls. Slightly flatten with your palm or a spatula. Optionally spray/brush with [olive oil] for crispiness.

  5. 5

    Bake for [25-30 minutes] or until firm. Do not flip while cooking.

  6. 6

    Serve on [pita] with fresh lettuce, parsley, and tomatoes. Top with a tahini mixture (equal parts [water] and [tahini] paste with a squirt of [lemon juice]).

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

280
kcal
13
Protein (g)
45
Carbs (g)
6
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Fiber 12 g
Sugars 1 g

Micronutrients

iron
6mg
67% DV
sodium
850mg
74% DV
calcium
265mg
41% DV
potassium
609mg
26% DV
vitamin a
292mcg
65% DV
vitamin c
22mg
49% DV
vitamin k
287mcg
479% DV

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