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Crispy Baked Falafel

Crispy Baked Falafel prepared dish

Crispy baked falafel is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fried falafel. Made from chickpeas and a blend of fresh herbs and spices, these flavorful patties are perfect for salads, wraps, or as a snack.

This recipe is middle eastern style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 20 min prep and 25 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, black pepper, flour.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cups fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 cups fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1.01 tsp black pepper
  • 2.98 tbsp flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 1.01 tsp salt
  • 2 cups canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1.01 tbsp ground cumin
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1.01 tbsp ground coriander
  • 2.03 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pulse the mixture until it is well combined but still slightly chunky.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour until fully incorporated.
  5. Form the mixture into small patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Drizzle the olive oil over the patties to help them crisp up during baking.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Serve warm with tahini sauce or in a wrap with fresh vegetables.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 280 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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