Gluten-Free Baked Pistachio Falafel
This recipe for the falafel is so easy to make! The addition of falafels adds more crunch and a delightfully nutty flavor. You'll find it hard to resist these new fresh out of the oven.
Ingredients
- 1 cup/200g dried soaked overnight chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons pistachios
- 1 tsp ground cilantro powder
- 4 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 small white onion diced
- 1 handful of fresh parsley or herbs of choice
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 3 tablespoons of gram flour aka chickpea flour
Instructions
- Soak chickpeas in water overnight or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. Or for a minimum of 2 hours in hot water if you are in a rush.
- The next day, drain and rinse chickpeas.
- Preheat the oven to 390°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, add all of the ingredients and process until you have a chunky paste.
- Using a tablespoon, take a spoonful of the mixture and roll into a ball using your hands. Place each ball on the baking tray and push them down slightly. Repeat this until you have used up your entire mixture.
- Brush the falafels with extra oilive oil if you like.
- Pop in the oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip them halfway through.
- Once cooked, allow to cool down slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal
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