falafel

HOW TO MAKE CLASSIC VEGAN FALAFEL?

By / Healthy Recipes

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. 1.5 bowl-soaked Chickpeas(you can use canned chickpeas also)
  2. 1 cup chopped coriander
  3. ½ cup chopped parsley
  4. ½ cup finely chopped onion
  5. 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
  6. 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  7. 1 tbsp chickpea flour
  8. Water as needed
  9. 1 tsp baking soda
  10. 2 tsp cumin
  11. 1 tsp chili flakes
  12. ½ tsp pepper
  13. 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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