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baked falafel

Baked Falafel

4.75 from 4 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Keyword: mediterranean, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Chef Abbie Gellman RD

Ingredients

  • 1 14.5 ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mash chickpeas with potato masher or in food processor. Add onions and garlic and blend. Add parsley, flour, coriander, cumin, baking powder, salt, and pepper and mix into a thick paste consistency.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with olive oil spray. Shape falafel into balls (size of golf balls) and place on baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, turning halfway.
  • Mix yogurt with zest and juice. Taste and season with salt accordingly. Serve falafel with yogurt dip.

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