7-Ingredient Easy Falafel Recipe
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 9

Ingredients
- 1 19 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed(400g)
- 1 cup cilantro (30g // or parsley or a combination of both)
- 1.5 tbsp tahini (22g)
- 2 garlic cloves (6g)
- 1 lemon, juiced (20g)
- 1 tbsp chickpea flour (7g // can substitute any flour here)
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- 1 jalapeno, optional (15g)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Steps
- 1
Add all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until combined. Scrape down the sides with a spatula as needed. Mixture should hold together when pressed between your fingers.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 9 equal portions and roll into a ball. Keep them as is or flatten them into small patties (as shown in the photos).
- 3
Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes. Flip the falafels and bake for another 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.
- 4
Air fry at 375 F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown on the outside, shaking the basket half way.
- 5
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil onto a large skillet over medium high heat and cook 3-4 minutes on each side.
- 6
Serve immediately in buddha bowls, pitas, wraps, sandwiches, salads and more!
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