Baked Falafel

Name: Baked Falafel
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 500 g of Chickpeas; Mezza of White Onions; to taste of Black Pepper; to taste of Table Salt; to taste of Cumin; to taste of Parsley; 1 clove of Garlic

Baked Falafel is a delicious light version of traditional Chickpea Falafel, a typical Middle Eastern dish that's quick and easy to prepare, flavorful, and appetizing. Perfect as an appetizer, they'll win you over from the very first bite.

Difficulty Easy
Preparation 25 minutes
Cooking 5 minutes
Servings for Yields 30 Falafel

Baked Falafel is a delicious light version of the more traditional Chickpea Falafel. While using the same ingredients and spices, these are baked in the oven instead of being deep-fried.

This Baked Falafel Recipe will help you create delicious Light Falafel that, although lighter and more digestible, maintain their characteristic taste and aroma. Made with a cooking method that requires no added fats, these Baked Chickpea Falafel are also a perfect Fit Recipe that you can add to your meal plan.

Rich in plant-based proteins and flavor, Oven-Baked Falafel are perfect for preparing a unique appetizer or aperitif that will win everyone over from the first bite.

They are excellent served with Yogurt Sauce and pair perfectly with Pita Bread and, staying within Middle Eastern Recipes, delicious Chickpea Hummus.

Ingredients for Yields 30 Falafel

500 g of Chickpeas dried
1/2 of White Onions
to taste of Black Pepper
to taste of Table Salt
to taste of Cumin
to taste of Parsley
1 clove of Garlic

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Method

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To prepare Baked Falafel, start by soaking the chickpeas for twelve hours. After the soaking time, drain them, rinse well and place them in a food processor.
Add parsley, cumin, salt, garlic, half an onion, and pepper, then blend everything well until you get a slightly grainy mixture.
Once you have the mixture, place it in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
After the mixture has firmed up, shape the Falafel using your hands, giving them a slightly flattened form. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20-30 minutes.
Turn them during cooking, and once well cooked, remove them from the oven and serve your Baked Falafel while still hot, although they can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
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Variations and Alternatives

To customize and make your Baked Falafel even more flavorful, add your favorite spices such as chili pepper, turmeric, and coriander (cilantro).

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Storage

Baked Falafel can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. When uncooked, they can be kept for up to five days in an airtight container in the fridge. If you’ve used fresh ingredients, you can freeze them for up to one month.