(Mostly) Baked Falafel
Prerna Advani
by Prerna Advani

Categories

  • Mediterranean
  • Vegan

Who knew something vegan could be so good?

The recipe that I used is adapted from Eating Bird Food

Ingredients:

Makes about 8-10 falafels -

  • 1 15-oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1.5 tsp minced garlic (or 3 cloves)
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/8 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup panko, divided into 2 parts
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil + an additional 3 tablespoons if you would like to get them crispier
    • alternatively, you can use olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 3 tablespoons of self-rising flour
    • alternatively, you can use 3 tablespoons of flour and add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of paprika (optional)
  • pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • some cilantro, if you feel like it (optional)

Instructions:

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, add chickpeas, red onion, garlic, parsley, mint, salt, 1/4 cup panko, 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, juice of lemon, cumin, coriander, cayenne (if using), paprika (if using), and cilantro (if using). Using a potato masher, mash everything together until you get a mostly smooth consistency, with the occasional chickpea chunk.

  • Add the flour and mix until incorporated.

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  • Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

  • Lightly grease a baking sheet (I like to put aluminum foil on the baking sheet and grease the foil - makes for an easier clean up).

  • From the falafel mixture, spoon out small quantities and roll them into a circular shape using your hands. Sprinkle with some panko before placing it on the baking sheet. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used.

  • Bake for ~12 minutes, flip the falafel patties, and return to bake for another ~12 minutes.

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  • Stop here if you would like true baked falafel. If you’re like me and like them with a little more crisp in them, continue reading.

  • On small-medium skillet, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil. Add the falafel and cook for a few minutes until they brown a little. Once you reach desired crispiness, flip the falafel and repeat.

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  • Remove from heat and serve hot. I like making a falafel bowl - recipe linked here
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