Baked Falafel

Lennie's Note:

I haven't tried this, but it sounds both easy and tasty. And it must be healthier than deep-fried falafel!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 cups tinned chickpeas, well drained
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour (all-purpose flour can be substituted)
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup sesame seed
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
2. In a food processor or blender, grind chickpeas with lemon juice and onion.
3. Remove from blender and stir in flour, wheat germ, parsley, sesame seeds, pepper and garlic powder.
4. Form into 20 falafel balls.
5. Heat oil in a large baking dish, then add falafel and bake 15 minutes, gently stirring occasionally.

Reviews

[polly salama]

this was pretty good-had a different taste than the falafels that i am used to i think it was the wheat germ-but it was tasty i added cuim and used fresh garlic. thanks for yet another great recipe!!

[Anu]

Really good, though I haven't tasted falafels before, so I wouldn't know how close this comes to the real thing. The only thing I changed was in using dried parsley instead of fresh. Next time I'll try some cumin and maybe some more pepper. I flattened the balls a little into pudgy little patties before baking because I wanted to use them in pita pockets. I had a great dinner with a pita pocked lined with hummus and one of these falafels resting inside! Thanks Lennie! :-)

[Chef #467707]

This was great! I added ground corriander, and extra pepper. I also baked these in a mini muffin tin with a light spray of cooking oil, and brushed the tops with a little olive oil. I now have a freezer bag full for quick lunch prep.