Low-Fat Baked Falafel Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Baked Falafel Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (15- to 19-ounce) can chickpeas, drained; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Baked falafel offers a crunchy exterior and flavorful interior, serving as a healthier alternative to the deep-fried version.

⭐ 4 (99 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 20 minTotal: 30 minYields: 2 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner Lunch

Cuisine Tags:

Middle Eastern

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F and drizzle a shallow baking dish with olive oil.
Mash chickpeas, then blend with onions and garlic.
Mix in the remaining ingredients to form a thick paste.
Form the mixture into pingpong-sized balls and place them in the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 549 kcal

Carbohydrate: 72 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 19 g

Protein: 21 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 1080 mg

Sugar: 12 g

Fat: 22 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g