Baked Falafel

*Makes 4 servings (12 patties)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chickpeas, rinsed & drained
• 1 small onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons parsley, fresh or dried flakes
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 4 tbsp flour

Directions:

In a food processor, chop onion and garlic. Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse to combine, adding additional flour one tablespoon at a time as needed until mixture holds together. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Form chilled chickpea mixture into 12 small patties. Place on a well-greased baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes on each side, until nicely browned – note, only the part touching the pan will become brown and crispy. Serve in a whole wheat pita with cucumber, tomato, spinach and hummus.

The goods

Before baking

After baking

The finished product!

Recipe adapted from http://eat-your-heart-out.net/2012/02/09/baked-falafel/