Crispy Baked Falafel

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups dry chickpeas (soaked in water overnight, makes 4 cups of soaked chickpeas)
• 2 cups parsley (packed)
• 1/2 cup cilantro (packed)
• 3/4 onion (quartered)
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (in mixture)
• 1/2 cup olive oil (for baking)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the onion and garlic to a food processor and process for a minute

2. 2

   Next add the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, baking soda and all the spices and process for a few minutes until well combined and mixture holds together

3. 3

   Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour (do not skip this)

4. 4

   Add the 1/2 cup olive oil on a baking sheet and spread evenly

5. 5

   Form the Falafel patties ensuring they are not too thin (approx 1/2 - 3/4 inch thick) and place on the baking sheet

6. 6

   Bake at 375F for 25 mins, then flip Falafel and rotate pan, and bake for a further 20-25 mins until golden brown