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Baked Lemon Mint Falafel

Subtle hints of lemon and mint add a refreshing kick to the typical Middle Eastern falafel spices...
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Calories

Ingredients

  • 1 15.5 oz can chickpeas drained
  • ¼-1/2 small-medium red onion
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoon fresh mint
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoon flour of your choicee
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine chickpeas, red onion, and garlic in a food processor and process until a thick, well-mixed paste forms. Add parsley, mint, lemon juice and zest, coriander, and red pepper flakes. Pulse until everything is combined. 
  • Transfer to a small bowl and mix in the flour and baking powder. 
  • Form into small ping-pong shaped balls and place about 1 inch apart on a greased baking sheet (you should be able to make around 15 balls). 
  • Bake for 20-23 minutes, flipping over at the halfway mark. Remove from oven and enjoy warm or cool!