Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed π₯«
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cup shallots, roughly chopped π§
3 garlic cloves π§
Β½ cup fresh cilantro (or parsley) πΏ
Β½ tsp salt π§
ΒΌ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp lemon zest π
ΒΌ tsp ground coriander
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tsp cayenne pepper (optional) πΆοΈ
4 tbsp oat flour (or any flour) πΎ
Instructions
1οΈβ£ Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive or avocado oil. π‘οΈ
2οΈβ£ Prepare Ingredients: Add chickpeas, shallots, garlic, cilantro, salt, cumin, lemon zest, coriander, cayenne pepper, and oat flour to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarse and sticky. Be careful not to over-process; you don’t want a paste. πͺ
3οΈβ£ Form Patties: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form into small patties or balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. π§
4οΈβ£ Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes on one side, then flip and bake for another 10-12 minutes until lightly browned. The falafel should be golden and firm to the touch. π½οΈ
5οΈβ£ Serve: Serve warm in pita bread with
lettuce, pickled onions, tomatoes, tzatziki, and hummus. Enjoy your healthy, baked falafel! π₯
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-24 minutes