Baked Falafel

I recently tried falafel for the first time, and I as soon as I finished my meal, I was excited to try and make some at home. Falafel is seasoned, mashed chickpeas, formed into balls or patties. Traditionally they are fried in oil, however, I opted to make my falafel oil-free, and bake mine instead. 

These breaded chickpea falafel’s would make a great appetizer served with tahini sauce, or just enjoy a few over rice or in a pita full of veggies. Anyway you decide to eat them, they are delicious!

Here is The Home Baked Vegan’s recipe for Baked Falafel:

2 Cups Cooked Chickpeas

2 tsp Garlic Powder

2 tsp Ground Cumin

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Pepper

1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika

1/2 tsp Turmeric

2 Tbsp Flour

2 Tbsp Corn Starch

1/4 Cup Water

1 Cup Bread Crumbs

In a food processor, pulse together chickpeas, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, and turmeric. 

Form the processed chickpeas into 18 balls or patties, and set aside. 

In a small bowl, mix together flour, corn starch and water until smooth. 

Place bread crumbs in another small bowl. 

Coat each chickpea ball/patty in the batter, then roll in the bread crumbs until coated.

Place on a baking sheet.

Bake at 350′ for 15 minutes, then flip, and bake for another 15 minutes. 

Enjoy hot or cool, on rice, pita, or on their own.