Classic vegan falafel is a great high protein, gluten-free appetizer. It is tasty, healthy, and easy to make. It can be made baked or fried. For a healthier version, we will bake it. You can enjoy this recipe with salads, sauces, or sandwiches. This dish is typically served in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Ingredients:
This recipe requires simple kitchen ingredients and can be made in very less time. So, here is what you need-
- 1.5 bowl-soaked Chickpeas(you can use canned chickpeas also)
- 1 cup chopped coriander
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp chickpea flour
- Water as needed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Preparation method of Classic Vegan Falafel:
Soak the chickpeas in water for 7-8 hours.
Drain and rinse chickpeas and put them into a food processor or grinder.
Add coriander, parsley, onion, ginger garlic paste, sesame seeds, chickpea flour, baking soda, cumin, chili flakes, pepper, salt, and water and grind it and give it a mouldable dough-like texture.
Now, make small balls from the falafel mixture using your hands.
And for a healthier version of falafel, we will bake it instead of frying it.
Bake it at 425 degrees F for 25-30 minutes.
You can also use an air fryer for a healthier version.
Finally, your yummy and healthy classic vegan falafels are ready. You can eat them with salad and sauces.
Classic vegan falafel
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 15 falafel
Benefits:
- Chickpeas are a great source of fiber and keep you full for a longer time. They also contain iron, phosphate, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin K. It makes your bones strong, supports heart health, and boosts immunity and fertility as well.
- Other ingredients of falafel like parsley are rich in vitamin C, K, and A as well as iron, calcium, and magnesium.
- Onions contain anti-cancerous properties.
- And spices contain vitamin A and C, which boosts your immunity.
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