Oven-Baked Falafel

Submitted by ellie3763

"from "baking bites" - http://bakingbites.com/2005/01/oven-baked-falafel/ - cooking time does not include soaking time for the chickpeas"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 24 falafel balls
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked 18-24 hours
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• fresh parsley, 2 handfuls
• fresh cilantro, 1 handful
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Drain and rinse chickpeas and combine all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until smooth and well-combined.
3. Spray foil-lined baking sheet with cooking spray.
4. Shape into large, round tablespoonfuls and place on baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until dry and a bit firm to the touch.