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Baked Falafel with Canned Chickpeas


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 30-34 minutes

Ingredients

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1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 🥫
⅓ cup shallots, roughly chopped 🧅
3 garlic cloves 🧄
½ cup fresh cilantro (or parsley) 🌿
½ tsp salt 🧂
¼ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp lemon zest 🍋
¼ tsp ground coriander
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 🌶️
4 tbsp oat flour (or any flour) 🌾


Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive or avocado oil. 🌡️

2️⃣ 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. 🔪

3️⃣ Form Patties: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form into small patties or balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. 🧆

4️⃣ 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. 🍽️

5️⃣ Serve: Serve warm in pita bread with
lettuce, pickled onions, tomatoes, tzatziki, and hummus. Enjoy your healthy, baked falafel! 🥙

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-24 minutes