Falafel

Falafel

Ingredients

makes 12
  • •1½ 400g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • •½ onion, chopped
  • •1 garlic clove
  • •Large handful fresh coriander
  • •Small handful fresh parsley
  • •Juice of ½ lemon
  • •Zest of ½ lemom
  • •½ tbsp plain flour
  • •¼ tsp baking powder
  • •1 tsp cumin
  • •½ tsp ground coriander
  • •Pinch chilli flakes (optional)
  • •½ tsp sea salt
  • •Ground black pepper, to taste
  • •1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

Cooking mode
  1. 1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the olive oil and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to the fridge for 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Preheat the oven to 200°C and prepare a large baking tray.
  3. 3. Take 1 tbsp of falafel mixture at a time and form small patties. Brush with oil and place on the tray. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  4. 4. Serve with salad, hummus, pitta and tahini sauce. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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