Baked Falafel (Dairy, Gluten and Egg Free)

By Irene Shaver @hhwife
Okay so traditional falafels are fried, however I do prefer them baked, a little less oil in the diet and of course I can put it in the oven and leave them while I make something else.  I am also thinking of multi-tasking ;)
These falafels are full of flavor.  We enjoy them with a large salad and some creamy dressing.
 Ingredients (makes approximately 8-10 balls)
  • 1 1/2 cup cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 
  • 1-2 clove garlic depending on taste
  • 3-4 sprigs chives or 1/4 chopped onion
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon coriander or 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • cayenne pepper to taste

 Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and grind into a thick meal or dough.  Set in fridge for an hour to bring combine the flavours. (Optional)
  3. Roll into ball and flatten a little.  Place on baking sheet.
  4. Bake in oven for 30 minutes flipping once in between.