Description
A healthy and flavorful vegetarian delight, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
- Add olive oil, flour, and baking powder to the mixture and pulse until combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While the falafel is baking, prepare the tahini sauce by mixing tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve the baked falafel warm with tahini sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper.
- These falafels can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with pita bread and fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg