Baked Chickpea Falafel Recipe

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Baked Chickpea Falafel
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Directions:

  1. Place the dried chickpeas in a large bowl and soak overnight in plenty of cold water.
  2. Drain the chickpeas and rinse them. Pick over and remove nay discoloured or bad looking chickpeas.
  3. Place the soaked chickpeas into a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and boil rapidly for ten minutes. Reduce the heat and simmer for one hour, or until soft. Drain.
  4. Place the chickpeas into a food processore with the onion, garlic, parsley, crushed cumin, crushed corainder and baking powder. Add salt and pepper to taste. Process until the mixture forms a firm paste.
  5. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F ).
  6. Divide the mixture into walnut sized pieces. Roll them into balls in your hands and then flatten them slightly.
  7. Roll the balls in olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. Serve falafel immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 90.97 Kcal (381 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Sodium 163.97mg 7%
Potassium 328.4mg 7%
Total Carbs 15.19g 5%
Sugars 3.5g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13%
Protein 4.65g 9%
Vitamin C 13.2mg 22%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 65.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.11 Kcal (578 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.27g 2%
Sodium 248.93mg 7%
Potassium 498.57mg 7%
Total Carbs 23.06g 5%
Sugars 5.31g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4.85g 13%
Protein 7.06g 9%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Iron 2.8mg 10%
Calcium 99.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.3
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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