Falafel Balls- Baked

Posted by: mysweetmarie on: February 9, 2016

• In: Appetizers and Snacks | Healthy Dishes and Gluten-Free Recipes | Recipes
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So here’s a little twist on falafel balls, baked, not fried. We all know I am counting points these days so you should get at least 24 balls, which makes them 2 points each! Enjoy with a salad or as a snack…full of protein!

 

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. chick pea or gluten-free flour
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 1/2 Tsp. kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 375°. Grease 2 mini muffin tin sheets with the oil. Mash chickpeas in a food processor, then add remaining ingredients and blend to a thick, paste-like consistency.
2. Shape into small ping pong-size balls and place each in a cup of the mini muffin tin. Bake, flipping balls halfway through, until balls are golden and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.

Tags: dairy-free, easy to do, garlic, gluten-free, healthy, lemon, vegan, vegetarian