Oven-Baked Falafel

Many of you have falafel balls on your plan. Here’s a delicious recipe you can make yourself.

Yield: 2-3 servings (count each serving as a protein)

Ingredients:

• Olive oil spray
• 1 (15- to 19-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. Spray a glass baking dish with olive oil spray and preheat oven to 350°F.
2. While oven is preheating, puree chickpeas in food processor. Add onion and garlic and blend.
3. Add remaining ingredients to make a thick, paste-like consistency.
4. Shape into 12 ping-pong-size balls and place on baking dish in preheated oven.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through baking.

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