Fabulous Baked Falafels
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpeas, in liquid, strained, reserve liquid
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped into large pieces
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp Braggs liquid aminos or low sodium soy or tamari sauce
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
- Black pepper to taste
- *Cayenne pepper, optional, to taste (about 1/8th tsp)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, Braggs in a food processor, and process until coarsely mixed. Stop processor, and push or scrape down as needed. May have to do this a few times, to push everything in. Can add small amount chickpea liquid if needed until the mixture blends thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine processed chickpea mixture, cumin, coriander, flax seed, pepper, and oats to create a batter thick enough that you can clump it together. (Can add additional oats, if needed.)
- Place 12 clumps (loosely shaped like balls) on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes, or until golden brown
- Enjoy!
Notes
-From Eatandlivehealthfully.com