This Baked Falafel is packed FULL of flavor without the added fat of being fried! Serve with some warm Sourdough Pita Bread, and Creamy Garlic-Tahini Hummus, and you can’t go wrong!
| Prep Time | 10 min |
| Cook Time | 25 min |
| Servings |
Falafel Balls
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Ingredients
- 2 15oz cans Drained Organic Chickpeas
- 6-8 cloves garlic (adjust to taste and size of cloves)
- 1/4 cup Raw Cashews
- 1 cup Fresh Cilantro or Parsley (roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 3-5 tbsp All Purpose Flour ( you can use Gluten Free Flour, but you may need to adjust the amount)
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and pre-heat the oven to 375ºF.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat dry with a clean tea towel or paper towel.
- Add the cashews and garlic cloves to the food processor and pulse a couple times, roughly chopping them.
- Add all the ingredients except the flour, and blend well. Be sure to get all the mix from the walls of the food processor.
- Add 3 tbsp of flour, and pulse a few times. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour until the mix is less wet and sticky.
- The mixture should shape into a ball easily without sticking to your hands too much, or crumbling apart. If the mixture crumbles, add a little water at a time until the mixture is more pliable.
- Scoop out a couple tbsp at a time and roll into balls. Place on the baking sheet and flatten slightly. If you want a crispier outside, you can brush the tops and bottoms with oil before placing on the baking sheet.
- Cook on 375º for 25-28 minutes, flipping after 15 minutes.
- The falafel should be slightly browned on both sides when they are finished. They may be more brown if brushed with oil.
Recipe Notes
Serve in a pita with your favorite toppings such as red onion, tomatoes, tabouli, vegan tzatziki and hummus! Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Minimalist Baker
Hi there, I follow a WFPB diet too and seek to avoid oil when I can. Is that parchment paper you’re cooking the falafel balls on?
Yes! I use parchment paper for a lot of my baking, as it allows me to bake oil-free without everything sticking! I also use it when baking a loaf of bread or even cakes!