Easy Healthy Baked Falafel Bites That Crunch with Flavor

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (Use cooked or canned, well-drained)
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (Finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro (Finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup Onion (Finely chopped or grated)
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (Minced)
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Olive oil (For brushing)
• 1/2 cup Tahini sauce (For dipping)
• 1 unit Fresh lemon wedges (For serving)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or cucumber sauce (For cooling contrast)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Making the Falafel Bites ---

2. 2

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

3. 3

   Place drained chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, baking powder, salt, and pepper into a food processor; pulse until a coarse, crumbly texture forms.

4. 4

   Scoop falafel mixture and shape into 1-inch balls; place on a tray, then chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Lightly brush each falafel bite with olive oil.

6. 6

   Arrange falafel on the prepared sheet, spacing 1 inch apart; bake at 375°F for 12 minutes.

7. 7

   Carefully flip each falafel bite with a spatula, then return to the oven for another 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Let falafel cool on the sheet for 5 minutes; transfer to a serving platter and serve with tahini sauce, lemon wedges, or yogurt-cucumber dip.