Oven Roasted Falafel
20
falafel patties180
kcal3
falafel pattiesFalafel, crispy vegetarian patties made of chickpeas, garlic, onion and spices make an easy, inexpensive dinner or unique party food - serve small falafel balls with tzatziki for dipping. With its neutral flavor and high smoke point, canola oil is ideal for cooking falafel; traditionally they are cooked in a hot skillet, but these are brushed with canola oil and roasted at high heat, creating a crisp exterior.
Ingredients
19 oz 540 ml can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 1 small onion, chopped
2-4 2-4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tbsp 30 ml chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp 30 ml chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp 5 ml ground cumin
1/4 tsp 1 ml salt
pinch dried chili flakes
1/4 cup 60 ml whole wheat flour (plus extra, if needed)
1 tsp 5 ml baking powder
canola oil for cooking
fresh pitas, tzatziki, chopped cucumber, tomatoes and red onion accompaniments
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 ˚F (220 ˚C).
- Place chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, salt, and chili flakes in bowl of food processor and pulse until combined but still chunky.
- Add flour and baking powder and pulse until it turns into soft mixture that you can roll into balls without sticking to your hands. (Add another spoonful of flour if it seems too sticky.)
- Roll dough into meatball-sized balls and gently flatten each into little patty.
- Place patties on heavy-rimmed baking sheet, preferably one that's dark in color. Brush each patty with canola oil, flip them over and brush other side.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then flip them over and roast for another 10 minutes, until crisp and golden on both sides.
- Serve warm, wrapped in pitas, with tzatziki, chopped cucumber, tomatoes and red onion.
