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Crispy Baked Falafel

These crispy baked falafel are delicious, so easy to make and super healthy. Make a large batch and freeze them for meal planning!

Ingredients

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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)

1
Add the onion and garlic to a food processor and process for a minute
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
Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour (do not skip this)
4
Add the 1/2 cup olive oil on a baking sheet and spread evenly
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
Bake at 375F for 25 mins, then flip Falafel and rotate pan, and bake for a further 20-25 mins until golden brown