Baked falafel sandwiches are perfect for those who are watching their waistlines. Baked falafel has less calories and tastes just as good.
Ingredients:
- Ingredients for Falafel:
- 1 15-19 oz can chickpeas, drained
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the Falafel Hot Sauce (optional)
- 3/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon harissa (see below) or hot sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Bread:
- Choose pita bread or any flatbread
Preparation:
First, prepare baked falafel. Drizzle olive oil evenly in shallow baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
While oven is preheating, mash chickpeas with mortar and pestle or in food processor. Add onions and garlic and blend.
Add remaining ingredients to make a thick paste-like consistency. Shape into ping pong size balls and place in preheated baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
