This baked Falafel Recipe is fresh, authentic, and requires just 10 minutes of prep! It's crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle, and packed with fresh herbs. Bonus: it's vegan!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Servings: 12falafel
Calories: 88kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth
Ingredients
1tablespoonground flaxseed meal
3tablespoonswater
1(15 oz) canchickpeasdrained
½yellow oniondiced
4clovesgarlic
minced
½cuppacked cilantro
½cuppacked parsley
2teaspoons
ground cumin
1teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
1teaspoonbaking powder
1tablespoonolive oil
1tablespoonlemon juice
½cuppanko
Pita, hummus, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, cilantro, and fetaoptional, for serving
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Mix flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Set aside for 15 minutes. This is your flax “egg”.
Place flax “egg”, chickpeas, onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, salt, pepper, baking powder, olive oil, lemon juice, and panko into food processor and process until combined into a coarse texture.*
Use a large cookie scoop to scoop the mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet (you’ll make 12 falafel).
Gently flatten each falafel slightly with your hand so that it is about 1/2-inch thick. *
Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven, flipping halfway through.