Baked Falafel
 
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Serves: 18-24
Ingredients
  • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and patted dry
  • ½ large red onion, roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • ½ jalapeno, seeded
  • ½ cup parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse 8-10 times or until desired texture is achieved.
  3. Remove from food processor and use a tablespoon to form round balls then mold the falafel into patties.
  4. Spray a cooking sheet with olive oil and place the falafel about half an inch apart.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping once until the falafel become golden brown on both sides.
  6. Enjoy on it's own, on a salad or in a pita!
Recipe by Keys to the Cucina at http://keystothecucina.com/2016/01/05/baked-falafel/