Oven-Baked Falafel recipe

Experience the delightful crunch of homemade Oven-Baked Falafel, a nutritious and flavorful option perfect for any meal. These morsels pack a punch of flavor, combining fresh ingredients with a hint of spice, making them an irresistible treat!

Ratings 4.5 from 4 votes

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Courses Appetizer, Main Courses

Difficulty Intermediate

Time

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins

Cooking Temp 175 °C

Servings 4

Estimated Cost $ 8

Calories 150

Best Season Suitable throughout the year

Dietary Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan

Description

Experience the delightful crunch of homemade Oven-Baked Falafel, a nutritious and flavorful option perfect for any meal. These morsels pack a punch of flavor, combining fresh ingredients with a hint of spice, making them an irresistible treat!

Ingredients for Oven-Baked Falafel

Main Ingredients

1 medium (70g) Red onion
1 teaspoon Cilantro
2 medium (6g) Garlic cloves
1.5 cups All-purpose flour
2 cups (304g) Raw chickpeas (Soaked overnight)
1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Soak and Blend
Soak the chickpeas overnight. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until a thick mixture is formed, but still with some chickpea pieces.

Baking Steps

Shape and Bake
Shape into balls and place them on a baking sheet greased with olive oil or lined with parchment paper. Gently flatten each ball with the back of a spoon. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1896kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.7g32%
Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Sodium 83.4mg4%
Potassium 2627.8mg76%
Total Carbohydrate 349.3g117%
Dietary Fiber 44.9g180%
Sugars 38.6g
Protein 83.6g168%

Vitamin A 47.68 IU
Vitamin C 24.75 mg
Calcium 243.90 mg
Iron 22.31 mg
Vitamin D 0.00 IU
Vitamin E 3.50 IU
Vitamin K 31.00 mcg
Thiamin 3.00 mg
Riboflavin 1.63 mg
Niacin 16.09 mg
Vitamin B6 1.98 mg
Folate 2264.95 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg
Phosphorus 1019.44 mg
Magnesium 298.23 mg
Zinc 10.03 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

These falafels are best served warm, accompanied by a yogurt sauce or in a fresh pita with veggies!

Keywords: Falafel, Oven-Baked, Healthy, Chickpeas, Vegan

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