Friday, April 27, 2018

Baked Falafel














Ingredients:
1 cup dried, uncooked chickpeas
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped white onion
3 cloves chopped garlic
Cumin
Salt and pepper
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp olive oil

1. Place chickpeas in large bowl and cover with water.  Set aside to soak for 12-24 hours.  Then drain chickpeas.
2. Add chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, baking powder, lemon juice and seasoning into food processor.  Process mixture until it is minced but not pureed.  Taste and season if needed.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease baking sheet. 
4. Squeeze falafel mixture into 1.5 inch balls, then flatten each slightly.  Arrange on baking sheet and then brush tops with olive oil. 
5. Bake 15 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown. 
6. Serve falafel with garlic sauce.

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