{"id":8840,"date":"2022-08-23T10:28:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T04:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hogr.app\/blog\/?p=8840"},"modified":"2022-08-22T17:28:36","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T11:58:36","slug":"baked-falafel-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hogr.app\/blog\/baked-falafel-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Baked Falafel Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern appetizer. It&#8217;s made of ground chickpeas, herbs and spices. Falafel is usually fried in oil, but this baked falafel recipe will give you all the flavours you love without the added fat!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8854 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hogr.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/falafel-2073685_1280-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Baked Falafel Recipe\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is baked falafel?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas mixed with herbs and spices. This vegetarian and vegan alternative to meat is an excellent protein, fibre and iron source.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The traditional way of making is by frying it. However, this baked recipe is a healthy alternative to the fried version with less oil and fat. This recipe for baked is simply delicious! Make sure to try it out!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutritional value of Baked Falafel<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baked falafel is a healthier alternative to fried pettice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A source of protein, fibre and iron<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A source of calcium and vitamin C<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great source of folate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not a fan of fried foods, try <a href=\"https:\/\/hogr.app\/blog\/falafel-wrap\/\">making<\/a> falafel at home. It&#8217;s healthier and easier to make than you think! Just be sure not to overbake them, so they stay moist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe has a lot of health benefits, such as being high in protein and fibre. In addition, this recipe is low-calorie and fat-free. Baked Falafel: A source of protein, fibre and iron A source of calcium and vitamin C A great source of folate<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to make baked falafel?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups chickpeas (soaked overnight)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup chopped fresh parsley leaves and stems<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 small cloves garlic, minced<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided use<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/3 cup ground flax seeds or whole sesame seeds (I used entire sesame seeds)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp extra virgin olive oil for coating falafel balls before baking. This step is optional but highly recommended. I don\u2019t like using oil in my cooking, so I skipped this step, and it worked out just fine!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2) Place all ingredients, except for the olive oil, into a food processor and pulse until well combined. Don\u2019t over-process it because you don\u2019t want to make hummus! You want it to be slightly chunky, with some texture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet. 4) Bake for 20 minutes or until crispy and golden brown on the outside. 5) Serve in pita bread with tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and tahini sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8856 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hogr.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/falafel-2709048_1280-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Baked Falafel Recipe\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you enjoyed this <a href=\"https:\/\/cookieandkate.com\/crispy-falafel-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recipe<\/a> as much as we enjoyed making it. Feel free to let me know how your baked falafel turned out in the comments below!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern appetizer. It&#8217;s made of ground chickpeas, herbs and spices. Falafel is usually fried in oil, but this baked falafel recipe will give you all the flavours you love without the added fat! What is baked falafel? Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas mixed with herbs and spices. This vegetarian and vegan alternative to meat is an excellent protein, fibre and iron source. The traditional way of making is by frying it. However, this baked recipe is a healthy alternative to the fried version with less oil and fat. 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