Falafel
Baked instead of fried for a healthier dish. Garnish with raita in a pita to quell those Middle Eastern cravings.
Ingredients
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1
cup
Chickpeas Dried
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1
cup
Parsley Chopped
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1/2
Small Onion Diced
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2
Garlic Cloves Minced
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1
tsp
Oregano
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1
tsp
Cumin
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1
tsp
Chili Powder
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1
tsp
Salt
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1/2
tsp
Baking Powder Low Sodium
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2
tbsp
Olive Oil
Instructions
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Place chickpeas in large bowl and cover with at least 3 inches of water.
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Allow to sit overnight. Chickpeas will swell. Drain peas and place in a food processor.
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Add in onion, parsley, and garlic. Pulse mixture. You don’t want it chunky, but definitely want texture. Add oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, baking powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Pulse to combine.
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Roll mixture into 12 balls. Flatten balls into flat disks, about 1⁄2 inch thick.
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Refrigerate disks for 2 hours. Spread remaining olive oil on a baking sheet. Place disks on sheet and cook for 15 minutes.
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Flip and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition Info
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Calories:
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238
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Total Fat:
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10g
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Saturated Fat:
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1g
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Sodium:
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613mg
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Potassium:
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581mg
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Total Carbohydrate:
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31g
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Dietary Fiber:
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9g
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Protein:
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10g
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Place chickpeas in large bowl and cover with at least 3 inches of water.
-
Allow to sit overnight. Chickpeas will swell. Drain peas and place in a food processor.
-
Add in onion, parsley, and garlic. Pulse mixture. You don’t want it chunky, but definitely want texture. Add oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, baking powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Pulse to combine.
-
Roll mixture into 12 balls. Flatten balls into flat disks, about 1⁄2 inch thick.
-
Refrigerate disks for 2 hours. Spread remaining olive oil on a baking sheet. Place disks on sheet and cook for 15 minutes.
-
Flip and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition Info
- Calories:
- 238
- Total Fat:
- 10g
- Saturated Fat:
- 1g
- Sodium:
- 613mg
- Potassium:
- 581mg
- Total Carbohydrate:
- 31g
- Dietary Fiber:
- 9g
- Protein:
- 10g