Healthy Baked Falafel
This is a healthy falafel that is baked instead of fried. It's also vegan!
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READY IN: 30mins
SERVES: 5
YIELD: 10 patties
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 1
- 1⁄4cup diced onion
- 1⁄3cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1tablespoon tahini
- 2tablespoons whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1⁄2teaspoon coriander
- 1⁄2teaspoon cumin
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4teaspoon white pepper
- 1 -2tablespoon water
- 1tablespoon whole wheat flour
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Mash chickpeas in a bowl with fork until it's a crumbly mixture. Set aside.
- Add garlic, onion and parsley to food processor and process until finely chopped and combined.
- Next add the mashed chickpeas to food processor along with tahini, bread crumbs, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper. Process until combined, adding the water 1-2 Tbsp of water as needed. You may need to scrape down the sides with a spatula in between processing.
- Once combined, empty into large bowl. Add the flour and mix, you should be able to form into large ball. If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add a Tbsp of water. If it's too wet, add an additional Tbsp of flour.
- Form into 10 small patties (approximately 2 inches). Place on baking sheet lighly greased with olive oil or cooking spray. Bake for 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
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