I love falafel. Anything with chickpeas has my vote.
It’s not something I make very often, as fried foods typically don’t agree with my stomach. After sampling this recipe, though, I can tell you this will be part of my regular rotation.
There’s plenty of flavour from the cumin and garlic, and the consistency was just perfect: a slight crisp outer coating, complemented by a creamy interior. Baking them longer will make them firmer, if that’s your thing, but also keep in mind that they will firm up as they cool.
You can serve these the traditional way in a pita with hummus, or you can have them alongside grilled or steamed veggies.
I made a quick sauce (not pictured) that I drizzled over them, too. I didn’t use exact measurements, but I mixed about a tablespoon each of tahini and Dijon mustard, and sprinkled in some nutritional yeast and sesame oil. Then I thinned it out with a few tablespoons of hot water.
What’s your favourite way to eat falafel?
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- ½ cup parsley (lightly packed)
- 2 tbsp tahini
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 clove of garlic, chopped
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Roughly chop the parsley and add it along with the rest of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times, then blend until everything is well mixed.
- If your mixture is a little dry, you may need to add a tablespoon of water. Don't add a lot of water, as you don't want the dough to be too wet. When the mixture mostly gathers into a ball in the bowl of your food processor, it's ready.
- Taste and adjust cumin or salt if needed.
- Using heaping tablespoons, roll the falafel into round balls, and then flatten them into patties about an inch thick (you can also make these bigger if you'd like). Place them onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 – 30 minutes, depending on how soft you like the inside of your falafel to be. Keep in mind these will firm up as they cool.
these sound good good (easy & healthy) to be true! thanks for sharing
Hope you make them and love them as much as I do.
BAKED falafel? Could it be true? This looks so delicious, I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!
Oh yes, it’s true! These are baked and full of deliciousness.
I have never considered baking falafel……and consequently have never made this wonderful dish since I rarely eat fried food. Thanks for the recipe.
I actually think I prefer this to the fried variety!
Ohh! These look good! So glad I stumbled on your blog! I love copy cat recipes and I think your site is a treasure cove full of them!!
Thanks for sharing!!
felicia
http://dishbydish.net
I made falafels but my turn out green because of spinach.. I am going to try this recipe they look really good…
Oh YUM! I’ve always been too intimidated to try making my own falafel before but I love the look and sound of this simple recipe and can’t wait to try it! Thank you for sharing.