Baked Crispy Falafel Flavorful and Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
• 1 small onion, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (for coating)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas, and add them to a food processor along with the chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
3. Pulse the mixture until it is coarsely ground, ensuring it is not turned into a paste. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
4. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and sprinkle in the flour, mixing until just combined. If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more flour until it holds together.
5. Using your hands, form small balls (about 1.5 inches in diameter) from the mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Drizzle or brush each falafel with olive oil to help them crisp up while baking.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.