1cupdried chickpeassoaked overnight and drained or 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1small onion
5garlic cloves
1cupfresh flat-leaf parsley and/or cilantro
1teaspoonbaking powder
¼cupwhole wheat flour or chickpea flour
2teaspoonsground cumin
1teaspoonground coriander
1teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
4whole wheat pitas
Instructions
In the bowl of a food processor or in a large bowl using an immersion blender, process chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley and cilantro until everything is just mashed and mixed, not pureed. Add baking powder, flour, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper and pulse until well mixed. Adjust seasoning to taste and let sit covered in fridge for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
Grease a sheet pan with 1 tablespoon evoo and place in oven, then preheat oven to 400°F. Pan should be hot when placing falafel on it.
Using a tablespoon, scoop out a heaping spoonful of batter and roll into a ball. Place on hot pan. Drizzle all falafel balls with remaining tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
Serve inside pita, topped with Israeli salad, hummus, tahini, pickles, schug and harissa.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Baked Falafel
Amount per Serving
Calories
470
% Daily Value*
Fat
12.2
g
19
%
Sodium
944
mg
41
%
Carbohydrates
77.8
g
26
%
Fiber
14.8
g
62
%
Sugar
6.8
g
8
%
Protein
17.9
g
36
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.