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.

Soak chickpeas in water overnight.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas.

Combine chickpeas, chopped parsley or cilantro, onion, minced garlic, flour, baking soda, coriander, cumin, chili powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor.

Process until chickpeas are mixed but not pureed.

Form mixture into small balls or patties.

Place falafel on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes on one side and for about 10-15 minutes on the other side until golden.

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