Made this a few weeks ago for my vegan daughter (I’m an omnivore). My carnivore husband even likes this! even the mushed ones made a delicious wrap. It’s so easy to make, yet so so tasty. It sounds like you may have needed additional flour as it acts as a binder. We want crispy falafel. I was able to enjoy falafel all week- best week ever! Just be sure not to overcook it. Love all those ideas, Emma! xo. I have a Vitamix, but had a hard time getting it to mix all the ingredients without adding liquid. So glad you enjoyed. You think incorporating some reserved garbanzo liquid + a splash of EVVO and skipping the fridge chill might work? Cuisine Mediterranean, Vegan. Gluten-free, vegan falafel perfect for wraps, salads, bowls, and more. We are so glad you enjoy it! I live in Mexico and crave foods you can’t find around here. Hi, I’ve made these before and LOVED them! I ultimately used about 5 Tbs of whole wheat flour. You probably didn’t pat dry your ingredients enough. They cooked up perfectly. My new go-to falafel recipe! we were close to giving up on it, but I love love falafel so gave this one a try . Added some lemon juice to try and get them to stick together. <3. I made the falafels exactly as the recipe states- perfection! After having read many recipes – and many that insisted you had to use dry chickpeas soaked over night – I was so happy to have this recipe turn out so well using canned chickpeas. Hope that helps! So…here you go! Serve on top of a salad bowl with tahini dressing, or use in wraps or pitta breads along with. Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? Mine turned out amazing! Loved using processor and we used mostly cilantro and little parsley…it was what was on hand…and loved the garlic dill dressing. Great texture, too. Your photography is really strong too. It’s usually flavored with onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, and other herbs and spices. Thanks Lizzie! Feel free to add more garlic to taste! Hi Jenni, sorry to hear that happened. Place the patties in the skillet; … Thank you so much dana for sharing these recipes! Hi Lisa, Did you make sure to let the batter chill 1-2 hours? That reads as one 15-ounce can. Just finished scarfing down your falafel! Thanks so much for the lovely review! It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Wife loves growing those. Whoop! Thanks Jen! Next, add the fresh herbs, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. I just made this for 2 native Israelis and the pronounced it as the best falafel they ever had – that is saying a LOT. This recipe looks amazing! haha, I am a bit obsessed. Can you supply the link, I link to it above, but the link is grey, which is why you probably didn’t see it. I am making these now… I cooked my own beans, however, and the parties seem to be dry. thanks for this bomb recipe! You can serve this easy baked falafel … Were your spices fresh? We’re so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Kate! I also made the fill dressing but I didn’t have hummus. Does it taste like hummus somehow?? As someone who is starting their vegan journey this makes me very excited and happy to continue. You can also subscribe without commenting. I did dry the chickpeas within paper towels prior to construction. Can this be made the day before and left overnight in the fridge before cooking? Crispy Baked Falafel (Vegan + Gluten-Free). Super tasty, not to mention quick and easy, which is a huge plus for an inexperienced cook like myself. I’ve made this twice now and have let my canned chickpeas air dry throughout the day so I haven’t used flour as they’re tacky enough as is. I have made multiple versions myself, finally found one I’m truly happy with (although I’m still perfecting it before I post), but I think I may need to add yours to the list, looks so good and the sauce, yum! No problems sticking together. 5 minutes and flipped and another 5 minutes. Hi Kam, we tried baking them and they didn’t have as much flavor and were a little harder for some reason. I made these….and the whole time I was SUPER SKEPTICAL (not being a full vegan and all). Before making this recipe, you must first soak the dried chickpeas overnight. We haven’t tried that but fear they might fall apart. This recipe will definitely be on our regular rotation now, thank you so much! I served with flat bread, spring mix, sliced fresh mushrooms, grape tomatoes and diced onion. , which are all kinds of hearty and delicious. ❤️, I made these last night and…WOW! I only put a tsp of cumin and half the garlic, as I felt the suggested amounts were too much for me :). Thanks for the great recipe! Hope this helps for next time! I can’t wait to give it a try! I like this one more than the last falafel recipe you posted. Easy to work with and tastey. Glad you enjoyed it. I didn’t use quite enough flour (only 1 Tbsp, which seemed enough at the time) so the first few fell apart during cooking, but it didn’t matter; the crumbly bits were great for layering into the pita pockets! I was out of pita , so just warmed up tortillas! And, there’s … We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Jamie! We had 15 pleased guests at dinner. The panko adds crunch, but the extra work after making those little balls was fiddly. I baked my canned chickpeas and to dry them out before putting them in blender. Very flavorful. Xo. So much! I used both cilantro and a bit of parsley with good solid pinches of cardamon and coriander. I’ll be making a double batch next time so I can freeze some for later. Served with Dana’s 3 ingredient tahini, hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers and roasted red peppers. They were dee-lish & so easy to make! First time making falafel, won’t be the last! Hi Janet, we haven’t experimented with an air fryer, so we’re not sure on that. Excellent recipe and sooooo easy tout do! New favourite work lunch I think! Thank you! Very tasty and the instructions were so easy to follow! World, meet falafel. Oh my. You’re gonna think I’m crazy, but one of the characters on last night’s episode of “The Walking Dead” was eating falafel, and I’ve been wanting some all day!! Love the sesame seeds! You will not be subscribed to our newsletter list. We agree that if making in advance, adding a little moisture back before cooking would be a good idea! Top tip: use two spoons to 'quenelle' the mixture, passing it repeatedly between the spoons until you have a multi-sided shape. Thank you for this recipe! Anyway, hubby and I loved it with hummus and veggies. I have made falafel at home before without the oat flour and I think this made a big difference in this recipe [along with the seeds-talk about a little pizzaz game changer] — they turned out PERFECT! So when we came across your recipe, we decided to try it at home and see if it was as good. Will be making these again! They’re terrible. Five stars! Blend well, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary. I was so excited to try these, as I adore falafel (like everyone else, apparently)! Pressed some Panko into them too. I used fresh dill in the garlic dill sauce and it came out super delicious, and can also be used as a salad dressing. And your garlic sauce is AMAZING! Gluten-free can be less absorbent than all purpose flour. Thanks so much for the lovely review! I was just looking through recipes to make for dinner this week, and I think this is going to make the list again. You should be able to find them for sale online. I’ve made many other falafels (also delicious), but these are by far the best! My husband always pokes fun at my for my attempts at healthy eating. I subbed hemp hearts for sesame seeds and it worked out great. Was skeptical of using tinned chickpeas but they turned out really well and now I make this recipe regularly! We also made the dill hummus sauce, and it was GENIUS. I did blend the mixture quite well, even if I used the food processer. Better luck next time! Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish made from chickpeas and/or fava beans. The cardamom is a brilliant touch. If buying online try sourcing from eatzaatar, or search for quality Za’atar, Za’atar with no fillings, pure Za’atar, or zaatar no salt. However, I put a few of them into the air fryer for myself(I try to be oil free) and those were not mushy or anything. So great! I squished the dough into 1/4 cup balls and sectioned them into the waffle iron. Do you have any recipes that use uncooked chick-peas? It is traditionally deep-fried in oil, however, which increases the fat and calories involved. Oh so good! While those *do* look delicious, I would be most grateful if you could provide the sauce recipe as well. After freezing the dough for an hour (accidentally froze parts of it, beware!) Xo. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Falafel is a deep-fried ball or patty traditionally made from a mix of ground chickpeas (and/or broad beans), fresh herbs, spices, onion, and garlic. I especially love the addition of sesame seeds in the falafel :). Great recipe, thanks! THANK YOU SO MUCH, DANA! Most in the market contain fillings like wheat, or even citric acid in place of sumac, and importantly low quality and less amount of the zaatar herb. Otherwise, these little gems come together with minimal effort and time. A simple, flavorful approach to restaurant-quality falafel! Thanks for this recipe! Very tasty recipe! There are definitely recipes out there that use chickpea flour, so by all means check them out. When you're ready to bake, simply shape into balls/patties and follow the same cooking instructions. We’re so glad you enjoy it, Stefanie! I love how falafel is so easily adaptable with the spices and herbs you choose. Thanks! Loved adding the panko. It can, but we prefer it pan-fried first. One question though, I did end up getting more of a paste than a crumbly dough, and thus had to use a lot of flour, thereby losing some flavour. Gluten-free, Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern, Vegan, dried chickpeas (not tinned), picked over and soaked in water overnight, fresh coriander, coarsely chopped with any large stems removed, fresh parsley, coarsely chopped with any large stems removed. I’d recommend shaping right when you make them and then refrigerating until cooking! Hello, can these be made day before and kept in the fridge? Just make sure you don’t have the pan on too high a heat as I did, because my falafels burnt before they had properly cooked. Some, like mine, call for a generous helping of both. Hope that helps! This smelled great as I prepared, as it cooked and then I couldn’t resist. This recipe looks amazing! Can I make the mixture a day ahead and keep it in the refrigerator? Don’t ask me why, I just put paprika everywhere. 9 ratings 3.5 out of 5 star rating. I think the chilling plus the careful attention beforehand to getting the right texture (and not over-processing) may be key. I have time to put it together tonight but I want it for tomorrow’s dinner. Thanks so much! I have made many falafel in my life, but these are by far the easiest and the most flavorful! xo. Trust me on this one – you’re gonna want that sauce. It was my first time making falafel and I’m quite satisfied! Can I just mash everything together real well with a fork you think?? So we ended up with falafel hash. Thanks so much for sharing! I have to admit it, I’m a terrible cook, I’m not creative in the kitchen and I need to follow recipes in order to be able to cook whatever, and since I started following your blog, I’m making delicious, flavorful and super yummy food! And since then, I’ve gone falafel-crazy and come up with recipes for Classic Vegan Falafel (Gluten-Free), Kale Falafel Hummus Wraps (30 Minutes! Originating in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, it has become a popular fast-food option across the globe. Crowding makes mush. on Instagram so we can see. It’s crucial to chill before pan frying and equally important to give the patties space. My falafel quest continues and I am sad : (. Turned out perfect, thank you! 0. This time I LOVE it! Trust me on this one – you’re gonna want that sauce. We’ll take another look at the recipe to see if we can add clarity. I’ve been planning to make falafel. Didn’t have any problem with them sticking to my fingers or falling apart BUT they were rather doughy after cooking. Yum! You can use oat flour or our gluten-free flour blend with varied results to make it gluten-free. xoxo. The falafel mix kept great in my fridge for almost 5 days. Hope that helps! I know it is a while later and you will not respond but major kudos on a fabulous falafel recipe that is now a family favorite!!! Traditionally, falafel is made from dried chickpeas and/or includes fava beans. I’ve never made falafel before and these were genuinely the nicest Falafel I’ve ever tasted! ️ Want to get straight to the food? Green Baked Vegan Falafel. These were so yummy. I’d eat those anytime.” Huge win, will be making these again and don’t ever see the need to look for another falafel recipe as I’ve found the winner! So yummy! I used exactly 3/4 cup and the flavor was really overwhelming. Glad I did. Well done! I just made this and followed all the directions but my falafel fell apart almost completely by the end of frying them. It provides subtle texture and depth for a perfect balanced picture that highlights this dish. Although, zaatar is now easily available everywhere, the quality of mixes varies a lot. At one point I was eating one everyday. They will have doubled in size. The end result was totally delicious, but I was worried when blending because it quickly became wet/mushy. Thanks for sharing this Vegan Falafel recipe with us . (*High FIVE*), I’m planning on making these today. Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed them! My question is this: What do you suggest is the best way to reheat them? You must try it with the sauce! Derp! Thanks for the great recipe. Hope that helps! Falafel came out perfect. We put them in a tortilla with garlic yogurt sauce (garlic, chives, lemon juice and yogurt), feta, capsicum, cucumber, and spinach. Just had this for supper tonight. If you make this recipe, let us know! This falafel recipe is baked in the oven instead of fried, naturally vegan and healthy. Thanks for the great recipe. It sounds like you may have dried the chickpeas too much.. Falafelllllllllsssssss yusssss! Like most people, I come from a background where consuming animal products was the norm. I had lost my falafel mojo, until I found your recipe. Doubled the recipe and it was still under 10 dollars. Other than that, lovely treat. I’d like to make this dish a bit spicier, maybe add some paprika and za’atar to the batter. I can’t wait to try it. Will probably leave out the sesame seeds next time as my blender left them whole. You could try baking it, but we prefer it pan-fried first. I used pecans and white onion because that’s what I had and it turned out great. I have to say, I fiddled with this recipe because I was in a rush, had to use dried parsley vs. fresh (I know, bad) and it was still good. Mine were a little on the green side because I used an entire bunch of parsley. Please support us! This recipe has already become a favourite! You could try doubling the batch next time! Lo and behold lunch time rolls around and I start cooking. Thanks so much for sharing! Hands on prep is minimal, and the only waiting period is 1-2 hours for chilling the dough (which is optional but recommended). Gluten-Free, Mediterranean-Inspired, Middle Eastern-Inspired, Vegan, (minced // 2 shallots yield ~ 3/4 cup or 65 g // or sub white onion), (or sub finely chopped nuts, such as pecans), (or sub any neutral oil with a high smoke point), (for serving // found within the Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potato Recipe). They were absolutely delicious. I also didn’t have any whole sesame seeds, so subbed in tahini, and served with roasted potatoes, roasted green beans, and roasted carrots, and plan on making arugula salads with these for the week. Quick and easy baked falafel, healthy and full of flavor. We’re so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Marie! … Servings 55 Falafel. I want to freeze and make these for an up coming camping trip! Xo. It’s incredibly easy, savory, and you can adjust it to your liking. This recipe is truly delicious. Thanks for the recipe! Shape the falafel mix into small balls or patties and place on the oiled baking sheet. No oil, not fried and baked for a delicious healthy dinner. Thanks so much for sharing! I used cashews instead of sesame seeds and had to use white onion instead of shallots! I think you’ll love these Emma. I tried this baked a few minutes after pan frying. I maybe would give this recipe another try with less onion. Find out more about How to Cook Dried Chickpeas. Eh, whatever. We had iceberg with it in pitas. Hi. Alternatively, this recipe is entirely baked! I’m going to try it tomorrow. This recipe definitely should be revised to include the instructions to pulse the chickpeas minimally, or in batches to avoid a “paste”. Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? This recipe has changed that! Followed the recipe, no changes, yummy! Thank you thank you, thank you!!! Our FREE 49-Page Fan Favorites e-Book has 20 recipes we think you’ll LOVE! ?THANK YOU! This recipe is a keeper! This was my first time making falafel and your recipe turned out great here. Just got back from Toronto where I had some bowls with falafel as the protein. Adding more of all the other ingredients would be our best recommendation. Panko breadcrumbs are optional and can be used for an even crispier coating. I often find myself going to the Minimalist Baker’s site for new recipes and am always delighted with the results; this one most certainly included! I have them setting in the fridge, any suggestions to fix it so I won’t have to throw the whole lot away? Tried this recipe out last night as a friend was coming for dinner and everyone loved it (including my VERY picky boyfriend). Made this last night for dinner and wow, I was very impressed! Used cilantro instead of parsley. I also added cayenne pepper and some extra cumin and coriander powder for more taste. Never had falafel before, so I made this last night. Haha. A good recipe to prep in the morning and quickly cook the patties just before dinner. Nice and simple. Do you know if this recipe is gluten free too? That or hummus. You know its a good recipe when there is no leftovers :D Glad you enjoyed! We find that cast iron works best. This was so delicious and very easy to make. Tag @minimalistbaker on Instagram and hashtag it #minimalistbaker so we can see all the deliciousness! Trying my best to become a “meal prepper” I am in LOVE with these! Yes that could have been the reason that they crumbled! So grateful xoxoxo. Hope that helps for next time! Could it be because I used a white onion instead of chalots? Grease a baking sheet well. Just so good! but otherwise, turned out well. Let us know if you give it a try! Serve these in a pita with tomato, onion, lettuce and my garlic-dill sauce and you’re seriously good to go. I made these tonight and they were the perfect consistency. Made this last night and looooved it! We’ll give it another look and see if we can make any improvements. They will have doubled in size. Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? Loved the spice! xx Sydney. We are so glad you enjoyed these. We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Gracelin! This is the 4th recipe I have tried , and whilst it has been the most successful so far , they always seem to fall apart at the cooking stage. My son and his girlfriend are vegans. I have been making the same falafel recipe for like 7 years and I decided to try this one instead and I liked it so much better! Can’t wait to read more of your posts, I enjoyed them with hummus. I don’t have any on hand. (Am going camping, trying to pack light and my daughter hates the store-bought falafel mix). I do think the instructions underestimate how fragile the dough is. Hi! I will be serving these with your garlic dill sauce next time. So glad you enjoyed these, Diana! In the microwave? I’ve been wanting to make my own falafels ever since I had a falafel sandwich at Falafel Guys before I turned vegan, this recipe makes it look pretty easy to make. Highly recommend! Thanks for sharing, Maia! You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Used a lot of flour to dry up the mixture which compromised the taste and shape. I think I ate more than half the batch myself… (with coleslaw on the side). Hi Emily, Typically that means that they needed additional flour as it acts as a binder. I didn’t have all Ingredients to make the wraps, so was just eating the falafel balls, can’t wait to try it on a pita with the dill sauce! I don’t want to use canned chickpeas. Ta da – found it! Simply amazing. As a result, the falafel will be separated and not stick together. Falafel is a delicious traditional Middle Eastern food that is usually served with hummus and tahini sauce. Thanks for all of your amazing recipes! After soaking the dried chickpeas in the fridge overnight, drain these and rinse with fresh water. I was impatient and didn’t chill the falafel dough before making and still was extremely happy with how easy it was to handle them and make the balls. Whoop! Refrigerate: Store the cooked falafel in the fridge for up to four days. I used canned chickpeas and pulsed all my ingredients whole at once and did not end up with a paste. Thank you! Super simple and bold flavors. It still tasted amazing, just didn’t stay together like it should have. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. All rights reserved. After soaking the dried chickpeas in the fridge (anywhere from 8-24 hours), drain them and rinse with fresh water. Even better than most of the local Mediterranean restaurants around here. I didn’t like the taste/consistency of just putting the dough in like a regular waffle. Thanks so much for sharing! Mine is definitely mushy and I’m really sad about that. Thanks so much for sharing! Bake the falafel briefly to warm it up or heat it in a pan. So simple and tasty. =), I just made these and they were absolutely incredible! You could try pan frying them on a nonstick…. We have a few gluten-free falafel recipes: https://minimalistbaker.com/classic-vegan-falafel-gf/, https://minimalistbaker.com/kale-falafel-hummus-wraps/, and https://minimalistbaker.com/better-than-restaurant-falafel-vegan-gluten-free/. WELL DONE!! Thanks so much! xo, We are oil-free . No more trying recipe out before some big dinner e.t.c. Quick question though: I see in your recipe that these falafel will keep for a few days in the refrigerator and will also be okay frozen for up to 1 month. Instructions. I added curry powder and extra spices :). My hubby thanks you ?and I do too! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dry chickpeas 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup chopped white onion 5-7 medium cloves garlic 2 Tbsp gluten-free oat flour (or gluten-free flour blend) 1 – 1 1/2 tsp … I recently discovered the method of making falafel with dried, soaked chickpeas instead of canned. Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Hope you love it, Karen! on instruction number 10, the link for garlic-dill sauce takes me to a recipe for intermediate baked sweet potato. Just found this blog three days ago and got so excited! Hope that helps! Hi, this was so tasty!! They were unreal with salad in a flatbread. I can’t wait to try this! Thanks! Or, try cayenne or ground chilies for spicier falafel! Hello Dana, I think I just found the best falafel recipe ever :) I can’t wait to make them for my family. I didn’t have any sesame seeds so I used pistachios with great results! Great instruction on how to prep the ingredients. I did add a squeeze of lemon and used 2 Tbl emmer flour and 2 Tbl rice flour (because that is what happened to be close at hand). I can’t wait to make this! I appreciate any advice on how to solve the wet dough! I served these with hummus along with an avocado-chilli sauce which were perfect compliments to the falafels. Thanks for sharing, Christine! It makes for a phenomenal lunch to take to work. Really unpleasant. Simply combine vegan yogurt with chopped cucumbers, lemon juice, and dried dill. That door is the most beautiful background! Hi! Beth I doubled it, threw a couple of cardamom pods in there for good measure (while saying, “What the hell, I’m doing it!”) and put everything in the food processor. I seem to be struggling with making falafal! xo. The sesame oil increases the sesame flavor too if you are using other nuts. Leave some of these in slightly larger chunks to give the baked falafel a nice mix of textures. It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thank you for this! Falafel is a great addition to meatless meals because it packs the plant-based protein without the texture or normal flavor of beans. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit. Add onion, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and spices. haha, best compliment. So pleased I tried this recipe, it’s a keeper for sure!! The recipe was detailed and easy to follow. Any recommendations in why they didn’t bind? Get Saucy, Snacky, or Salad-y with your Falafel Of course, there’s no single, ‘right’ way to enjoy falafel. Falafel is full of chickpeas, which are an excellent source of plant-based protein, fibre, and many other nutrients. I ate it with a tomato, avocado and red onion salad. Or should I dry the chickpeas for longer? I didn’t read the suggestion of refrigerating the chickpea mixture for 1-2 hours prior to making it and didn’t have that amount of time (and was REALLY looking forward to this for lunch) so I put it in the freezer for 45 min and it was perfect! So is it 1.2 oz or am I missing something? Did mix cilantro and parsley, then finished of in my air fryer instead of oven, and they got super crispy! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? you might want to encourage people to save the drained chickpea water and make vegan meringue with it! Amazed to find a recipe this easy! Hi, I’ve made this recipe before and it was great! Traditionally, falafel is made from dried chickpeas and/or includes fava beans. Didn’t fall apart Subscribe below to receive a weekly newsletter with my latest recipes. It held together nicely when I formed it so I thought I didnt need it. Then drizzle this over baked falafel patties. This process just takes a little longer, but if you’re trying to … Great served as a naan or … Have to admit I added about 1/4 egg as a binder so I didn’t stay totally vegan. ), Simple Vegan Falafel, Smoky Quinoa Black Bean Falafel. Thus, it was too hard. I blended everything together the night before and made them during my lunch break. Also, I used a lot more oil for frying so they were probably not as healthy, but super crunchy and delicious. I’d recommend subbing with oat flour or gluten-free blend with varied results, which will give you more success than almond flour in this case! Your website is my favorite! Would actually be a good canape too. Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? Big fan that I now have a fridge full of falafal. Doing the chickpea separate from the aromatics and making sure they are very dry made all the difference for me. So easy to make in the food processor. I cooked Falafel for my mother and she really like this. I think I like this recipe better than my favorite falafel shop where I live (and I absolutely love that falafel shop..love love). We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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