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Baked Healthy Falafel
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Healthy Falafel

This healthy falafel recipe is keto, a vegan complete protein, gluten-free, and this easy low carb baked falafel without chickpeas is yummy!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Egyptian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Baked Falafel, Cauliflower Falafel, Healthy Falafel, Keto Falafel
Servings: 20 falafels
Author: Christi

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cauliflower riced fresh cauliflower (see notes)
  • 1 cup parsley fresh
  • 1 cup hemp hearts divided
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup pepitas raw unsalted
  • 1/4 cup onion roughly chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons flax ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder gluten-free double acting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • avocado oil or olive oil

Instructions

  • Add the riced cauliflower and half of the hemp hearts, reserving the other half, to a food processor. Add the rest of the ingredients to the processor, secure the lid and pulse for 5 seconds, scrape the sides, pulse another 5 seconds, scrape, then add the reserved half cup of hemp hearts and pulse for 5 seconds. Do not over-blend. Transfer the mix to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and generously spray or grease with olive oil or avocado oil.
  • Form the falafel into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter, which is about 1 heaping or rounded tablespoon, then roll each ball in the oil as you place them onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, flip, then, bake for another 15 - 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the pan for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Cauliflower - Only use fresh cauliflower, not frozen. You can use either store-bought cauliflower rice, or add florets to a food processor and pulse into a rice texture.
  • The falafel mix can be made in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to use.
  • How To Freeze and Reheat - Once the fully cooked falafel has cooled to room temperature, place the falafels into an air-tight and freezer-safe container, then freeze until ready to use. To reheat, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then arrange the frozen falafel balls in a single layer and bake at 350 for 10 - 15 minutes.