Crispy Baked Falafel Meal
By mike
Ingredients
- Produce
- 1 small onion
- Bread & Bakery
- 4 pieces pita bread
- Produce
- ½ medium cucumber
- 2 medium tomatoes
- Pasta & Grains
- 2 cups chickpeas
- Produce
- ½ teaspoon garlic
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- Spices & Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Baking Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Spices & Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- Condiments & Sauces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Baking Ingredients
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- Produce
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- Spices & Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Produce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Baking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- International Foods
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then dry them well with a paper towel.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
- Add olive oil and lemon juice to the mixture and pulse to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add flour, and mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small patties and coat them with bread crumbs.
- Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve the crispy baked falafel with warm pita, sliced cucumber, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce.