Baked Falafel

Name: Baked Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 20 balls
Cuisine: Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Ingredients: 15 oz garbanzo beans; 1 small onion; 2 garlic cloves; 3 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp dried red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp flour; 1 tsp baking powder

A Lebanese meze of chickpeas, coriander and parsley, seasoned with cumin and baked in the oven.

45 min · Serves 20 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans. Put in a medium sized bowl and smash with a fork.
2
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Form into small balls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and slightly flatten. Place onto an oiled baking pan.
3
Bake for 15 minutes on each side, until nicely browned (since it's baked, only the part actually touching the pan will be browned and crispy).
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Serving suggestion: Stuff in mini pita pockets with hummus, tahini sauce, tomatoes, lettuce and/or cucumber.