Baked Falafel is a healthier take on the traditional deep-fried version. Made with soaked chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a blend of spices, these falafel are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for a nutritious meal, they can be enjoyed in lettuce wraps, salads, or on their own.
Baked Falafel
Baked Falafel
4
20 minutes
20 minutes
main dish
level 1
Baked Falafel is a healthier take on the traditional deep-fried version. Made with soaked chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a blend of spices, these falafel are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for a nutritious meal, they can be enjoyed in lettuce wraps, salads, or on their own.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1-2 tbsp avocado oil (plus extra to grease the pan)
- 3 Tbsp milled flaxseed (binds the mixture)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend ingredients: In a food processor, add chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, flaxseed, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pulse until it forms a coarse, slightly sticky mixture — don’t over-blend into a paste.
- Form balls or patties: Scoop about 2 Tbsp of mixture and shape into small rounds or patties.
- Brush with oil: Lightly brush or spray with avocado oil for crispiness.
- Bake: Place on prepared sheet and bake 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and firm.
- Serve: Enjoy in lettuce wraps, with cucumber-tomato salad, or with hummus!
