Baked Chickpea Falafel Bites

Ingredients

• 1 15-oz can Canned Chickpeas
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
• 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 2 tablespoons Chickpea Flour (Besan)
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2Drain and rinse the 1 15-oz can of canned chickpeas thoroughly. In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, 1/2 medium onion (roughly chopped), 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 2 cloves garlic (peeled), 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 2 tablespoons chickpea flour (besan), 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Process the mixture until it is finely ground but still has some texture; do not over-process until it becomes a smooth paste.
3. 3Using your hands, roll the chickpea mixture into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
4. 4Place the formed falafel balls onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the falafel balls. Bake in the preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping the falafel balls halfway through the baking time. The falafel bites are done when they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
5. 5Serve the baked chickpea falafel bites warm.

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