Tag: garbanzo beans

Baked Falafel

1 Can Garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves Garlic, smashed

½ tsp dried parsley

2 tsp Cumin

Dash Tumeric

½ tsp baking powder

1 slice vegan-friendly bread, toasted

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

½ C flour

1 T sesame seeds

Olive oil in spray or pump bottle

–          Preheat oven to 400

–          Blend toast in food processer until bread crumbs

–          Add all other ingredients (except for flour & seeds) and blend.  You may need to add 1 T of water or more for everything to blend well.

–          In a mixing bowl add flour & seeds to bean mix until thick.

–          Use ice cream scoop to make falafel balls on oiled baking tray or try lined with parchment paper – sprinkle with additional sesame seeds

–          Spray or pump olive oil for light coating

–          Bake for 15-20 mins

–          Enjoy!  I used in a wrap with tahini sauce, fresh tomatoes, cukes, onions and lettuce.. Yummm.