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Baked Jalapeño Falafel

This easy and delicious falafel recipe is baked instead of fried so it's a little bit healthier, and it has some kick to it thanks to the jalapeño.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Entree or Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Author: The Nut-Free Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 cans 15 oz. chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small white onion roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. corriander
  • 1/4 tsp. cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 jalapeños diced
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 3 Tbsp. chickpea flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Add chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, oil, lemon juice, cumin, corriander, cardamom and salt to food processor. Pulse until everything is mixed but still chunky. Pour into large bowl and stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Form small falafel balls (about 20) and place on baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, flip and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.

Notes

Adapted from this recipe by Eating Bird Food.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g