Baked Falafel Recipe

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oats

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while oats can be a cost-effective binder.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Drain and rinse 1 can of garbanzo beans.

Place half of the beans in a food processor.

Add 1/2 onion, 3 cloves of garlic (or 2 if you prefer less garlic), spices (cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper), baking powder, and salt to the processor.

Add 1/4 cup each of cilantro and parsley (or just one of them if preferred).

Drizzle a little olive oil into the mixture.

Top with the remaining beans from the can.

Pulse the mixture until it has texture, being careful not to overprocess it.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs or flour and lemon juice.

Form the mixture into small balls or patties, about 2 tablespoons each.

Chill the formed falafel in the fridge for better baking results.

Drizzle or brush olive oil on the falafel before baking.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Bake the falafel for 20 minutes, then flip them over and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

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