How to Make Baked Falafel Patties - A Step-by-Step Guide

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, mixed with herbs and spices, and then formed into small patties and fried. While the traditional method of frying falafel results in a crispy and delicious end product, many people are looking for a healthier alternative. Baking falafel patties instead of frying them is a great way to enjoy this flavorful dish without all the added oil and fat.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ⅔ large onion, roughly chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 falafel

  • Combine garbanzo beans, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, eggs, jalapeno, flour, olive oil, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; process until mixture is coarsely pureed. Transfer falafel mixture to the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Remove falafel mixture from the refrigerator. Add more flour if needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, and form into 20 small patties. Place patties on a baking sheet.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until patties are golden brown and feel dry to the touch, but still give a little when you press the middle, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    60 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 182mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 82mg