Kids

Baked Falafel Bites

Name: Baked Falafel Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Kids
Ingredients: 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained; 1/2 small onion, roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp sesame seeds, optional

Small baked falafel bites made with soaked chickpeas, parsley, and warm spices, crisp on the outside and tender inside. They are mild enough for kids and easy to serve with yogurt or tahini dip.

20 minsPrep

20 minsCook

MediumDifficulty

430 kcal per serving18g protein 48g carbs 16g fat

Watch it madeThe Cooking Foodie · 3:14

Ingredients

dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained1 cup
small onion, roughly chopped1/2
garlic cloves2
fresh parsley leaves1/2 cup
fresh cilantro leaves1/4 cup
ground cumin1 tsp
ground coriander1 tsp
baking powder1/2 tsp
salt1/2 tsp
black pepper1/4 tsp
all-purpose flour2 tbsp
olive oil1 tbsp
sesame seeds, optional1 tbsp

Method

Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Place the drained chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
Pulse until the mixture looks finely chopped and holds together when pressed, but is not smooth.
Add the flour and pulse again just until combined; if the mixture feels very wet, add a little more flour.
Shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls or mini patties and place them on the tray.
Brush or drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and lightly crisp.
Serve warm with yogurt dip, tahini sauce, or cucumber sticks.