Description
Baked falafel is such an incredibly flavorful and satisfying vegetarian meal option. Serve it with warm pita, tomato, cucumber and Greek yogurt!
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed
- 1 whole Small Onion (peeled And Quartered)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Dill
- ½ whole Lemon, Zested
- ½ teaspoons Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoons Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
- ½ teaspoons Turmeric
- ½ teaspoons Cumin
- ½ teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- Olive Oil, To Lightly Grease The Baking Sheet
- Greek Yogurt, Optional For Serving
- Warm Pita, For Serving (optional)
- Sliced Tomato, Optional For Serving
- Peeled And Sliced Cucumber, Optional For Serving
Preparation
Take out a food processor and combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, dill, lemon zest, baking soda, seasoned salt, turmeric, cumin and smoked paprika in its bowl. Pulse the mixture until it is well combined but still has some texture. Use a spatula to push down the sides midway through to make sure everything gets in there. Cover the mixture and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.
The next day, pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Take a sheet tray and line it with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Lightly grease the lined tray with olive oil. Scoop out 2 tablespoon portions of the mixture and roll those portions into balls. Line the balls up on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each of them into small patties.
Bake the falafel for 25 minutes, until the outside is golden and crispy. Take the tray out when they’re done and let them cool for a minute. Transfer them to a plate and serve with Greek yogurt, pita bread, tomato and cucumber if you wish for a wonderful vegetarian sandwich!
