These falafels will take you not more than 20 minutes to prep and then all it takes is about 45 minutes to bake in the oven so in about an hour you will have a sumptuous protein packed crunchy dinner ready for the whole family.
Best part, make extra of these falafels that you can add to your lunch wrap or salad bowl or as a snack dunked in hummus perfect for your kids’ school during the week.
Ingredients
2 cans of chickpeas drained
1 cup fine bulgur
3 sprigs of fresh parsley
2 sprigs of fresh mint leaves
4 cloves of garlic minced
1 tbsp. paprika (more if you like more heat)
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 red medium onion roughly chopped
1 whole lime juice
3/4 tbsp of chickpea flour or (besan) adjust more or less if need be
Salt to taste
Method
- With an oven rack in the middle position, pre heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
- Drain all the liquid of the chickpeas from the can and give a rinse and try to damp it with a dry cloth to remove the excess moisture.
- Meanwhile place all the ingredients in a food processor and give a good mix until well combined. Exclude the bulgur at this point.
- Place dry bulgur in a bowl and pout about ½ cup of boiling water over the bulgur just so all the bulgur gets covered with it. And then place a lid and let the bulgur sit for about 20 minutes.
- One the bulgur looks dry and fluffy, add it to the chickpeas mix and stir well to combine with a spoon.
- Add salt to taste. Check if you are able to form a ball out of the mix or not. If it’s too wet then add a bit of more chickpea flour.
- Take a baking tray and spray some vegetable oil on it.
- Using your hand, scoop out about 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time. Shape the falafels into small patties about 2 inches wide and ½ inches thick. Place the falafels on the oiled tray.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes carefully flipping the falafels half way through baking. Once golden brown on both sides, they are ready to come out of the oven.
For assembling options:
- Pita bread, tortillas
- Fresh green leaves like arugula, chopped romaine or spring onions.
- Tomatoes , sliced
- Bell pepper sliced
- Cucumber, sliced
- Raw red onion, sliced
- Some healthy sauces of your choice- hummus, guacamole, tahini sauce, cashew sauce
Assemble everything together on pita bread and enjoy a super delicious meal. Great for parties too because everyone can make their own wrap. Kids love making their own wrap too.
Note: They freeze very well but not fried or baked. Make patties and place them on a plate and freeze for an hour or so. Bring them out of the freezer and store them in a zip lock bag or a glass container.