Falafel
Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made with ground chickpeas and spices. It is a great source of protein and fiber and is naturally vegan and gluten-free. This recipe uses minimal oil and is a healthy option for those looking to lose weight. It is typically served with tahini sauce and pita bread.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
54 kcal
Protein
2 g
Carbs
8 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Red Onion
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Clove Garlic, Chopped
1 tsp (5g)
Fresh Parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp (10g)
Fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 tsp (10g)
Chickpeas (Raw)
0.5 small cup (50g)
Cumin Powder
1 tsp (2g)
Coriander Powder
1 tsp (2g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Instructions
Preparation
Soaked the chickpea overnight.
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Drain the soaked chickpeas and rinse them well.
In a food processor, add the chickpeas, onion, garlic, green chili, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro leaves, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt. Pulse the mixture until it is coarse and crumbly.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and brush it with oil.
Place the falafel balls or patties on the baking tray and brush them with a little more oil.
Bake the falafel in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are crispy and golden brown on both sides.
Serve the baked falafel.
Community Reviews & Results
Dinesh Vardhan Rustagi
"Prepped this over the weekend, and the step-by-step instructions made cooking completely seamless. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Bhavna Nath Gupta
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and it matched my strict calorie targets effortlessly. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will be making this again very soon."
Priya Kumari Tiwari
"Tried this earlier today, and preparing this Falafel was completely hassle-free. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Arisha Lata Naeem
"Tried this earlier today, and this Falafel recipe exceeded all my expectations. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will be making this again very soon."