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Healthy Baked Falafel: Easy Calorie-Friendly Recipe
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Healthy Baked Falafel: Easy Calorie-Friendly Recipe
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Healthy Baked Falafel: Easy Calorie-Friendly Recipe

Enjoy delicious and healthy baked falafel with this calorie-friendly recipe. Perfect for a balanced diet and fitness goals. Quick and easy to make in the oven.
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#Healthy Recipe
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#Vegan
#Vegetarian
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#Israeli Food
#Quick & Easy
Golden Baked Falafel
Golden Baked Falafel

Recipe Information

35m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
1h
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Middle Eastern
Hebrew
Nutrition (per serving)
250
Calories
12g
Protein
35g
Carbs
7g
Fat
Falafel Balls on a Plate
Falafel Balls on a Plate

Ingredients

  • Bulgur
    (medium-fine grain)

    250 grams
  • Hot water
    (for soaking bulgur)

    2.5 cups
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  • Drained chickpeas
    (canned, about 1 can)

    400 grams
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
    (stems removed)

    1 bunch
  • Salt

    1 teaspoon
  • Cumin

    1 teaspoon
  • Sweet paprika

    1 teaspoon
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Servings: 4
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Instructions

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  • 1

    Place bulgur in a bowl and pour 2.5 cups of hot water over it. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes until softened. This step prepares the bulgur for blending.
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    Place bulgur in a bowl and pour 2.5 cups of hot water over it. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes until softened. This step prepares the bulgur for blending.
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    Ensure water is hot, not boiling, to properly hydrate the bulgur without cooking it.
  • 2

    Drain any excess water from the bulgur. In a food processor, combine the soaked bulgur, drained chickpeas, chopped cilantro, salt, cumin, and sweet paprika. Blend until a coarse mixture forms, suitable for shaping.
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    Drain any excess water from the bulgur. In a food processor, combine the soaked bulgur, drained chickpeas, chopped cilantro, salt, cumin, and sweet paprika. Blend until a coarse mixture forms, suitable for shaping.
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    Do not over-blend; you want some texture in the falafel, not a smooth paste.
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  • 3

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly oil a baking sheet. Form the mixture into small falafel balls or patties (about 30g each) and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
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    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly oil a baking sheet. Form the mixture into small falafel balls or patties (about 30g each) and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
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    For best results, make sure the falafel balls are uniform in size for even baking.
  • 4

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Flip them halfway through baking for even browning.
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    Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Flip them halfway through baking for even browning.
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    Adjust baking time slightly based on your oven and desired level of crispiness.
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