Easy Baked Falafels

These simple falafels are super easy to make, they can freeze and they taste delicious as part of a simple salad or in wraps for lunches. Using wholes...These simple falafels are super easy to make, they can freeze and they taste delicious as part of a simple salad or in wraps for lunches. Using wholesome ingredients, protein rich seeds and wholegrains makes these super nutrient dense. Read more These simple falafels are super easy to make, they can freeze and they taste delicious as part of a simple salad or in wraps for lunches. Using wholesome ingredients, protein rich seeds and wholegrains makes these super nutrient dense. These simple falafels are super easy to make, they can freeze and they taste delicious as part of a simple salad or in wraps for lunches. Using wholesome ingredients, protein rich seeds and wholegrains makes these super nutrient dense.

Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
25 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Nuts &
seeds
Contains
Nuts, Soy, Gluten View all Cumin, Chickpeas, Beans, Olive oil, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Nuts, Grains, Pumpkin seeds, Seeds, Sesame, Soy, Quinoa, Gluten, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 3
for the falafels
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
quinoa (cooked)
white or red
garlic cloves
grated
dark soy sauce
water
for the salad
roughly chopped
Swaps: red pepper, yellow pepper, orange, green pepper, cucumber
halved
tahini
wholemeal wrap
optional
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Nuts &
seeds

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

29g
Protein
709kcal
Calories
42g
Total Fat
58g
Carbs
5g
Sugars
16g
Fibre
356mg
Calcium
27%
 
10mg
Iron
56%
 
402mg
Magnesium
96%
 
1210mg
Potassium
26%
 
934mg
Sodium
41%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
5.9mg
Vitamin E
39%
 
213mcg
Vitamin B9
53%
 
203mcg
Vitamin A
23%
 
19mg
Vitamin C
21%
 
6.2mg
Zinc
56%
 
177mcg
Vitamin K
148%
 
1.2mg
Copper
133%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
6.7mg
Vitamin B3
42%
 
0.8mg
Vitamin B6
47%
 
941mg
Phosphorus
75%
 
Protein: 29g; Calories: 709kcal; Total Fat: 42g; Carbs: 58g; Sugars: 5g; Fibre: 16g; Calcium: 356mg (27%); Iron: 10mg (56%); Magnesium: 402mg (96%); Potassium: 1210mg (26%); Sodium: 934mg (41%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 5.9mg (39%); Vitamin B9: 213mcg (53%); Vitamin A: 203mcg (23%); Vitamin C: 19mg (21%); Zinc: 6.2mg (56%); Vitamin K: 177mcg (148%); Copper: 1.2mg (133%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 6.7mg (42%); Vitamin B6: 0.8mg (47%); Phosphorus: 941mg (75%)
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Notes

To freeze, place unbaked falafels on a tray (they will stick together otherwise). Then place into a bag or tupperware. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator. Let sit out for 20-30 minutes before cooking to remove fridge chill, then bake as per the instructions. Keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Nuts &
seeds
Contains
Nuts, Soy, Gluten View all Cumin, Chickpeas, Beans, Olive oil, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Nuts, Grains, Pumpkin seeds, Seeds, Sesame, Soy, Quinoa, Gluten, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 3
for the falafels
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
quinoa (cooked)
white or red
garlic cloves
grated
dark soy sauce
water
for the salad
roughly chopped
Swaps: red pepper, yellow pepper, orange, green pepper, cucumber
halved
tahini
wholemeal wrap
optional

Ingredients

Serves 3
for the falafels
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
quinoa (cooked)
white or red
garlic cloves
grated
dark soy sauce
water
for the salad
roughly chopped
Swaps: red pepper, yellow pepper, orange, green pepper, cucumber
halved
tahini
wholemeal wrap
optional

Method

1

Gather your ingredients and preheat the oven to 180°C fan and line a baking tray with baking parchment.

2

Place all the falafels ingredients in a food processor and blend to a dough-like mixture. Add more water as needed. Season well with salt and pepper. You will need a powerful food processor for this.

3

Use an ice cream scoop to make falafel balls and place them on the prepared baking parchment.

4

Drizzle with a little oil and bake the falafels in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, turning them over halfway through the cooking time, until golden brown.

5

Serve with the fresh spinach, tomatoes, tahini, and tortilla wraps, if desired.

Notes

To freeze, place unbaked falafels on a tray (they will stick together otherwise). Then place into a bag or tupperware. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator. Let sit out for 20-30 minutes before cooking to remove fridge chill, then bake as per the instructions. Keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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User comments (13)

Karen 5 months ago

Delicious - served them smashed up in wholewheat pittas with hummus, cherry tomatoes, red onion and spinach. The serving for 3 made 10 falafels using an ice cream scoop.

Lorna 6 months ago

I made these for my lunch tomorrow 😋
I have tried one they are delicious

Anna 6 months ago

Best falafel I've made so far. I got 15 pieces out of the mixture (for three). Great recipe!

Paige 6 months ago

good!

Meg 10 months ago

I really like these and so did my 3year old. They're not dry like other falafels. Did them in the air fryer 6min, flip then 5 more min. Everything went in the food processor. Was super easy!

Katie 10 months ago

Really enjoyed these and found them to be a great consistency.

Jane Last year

Easy to make, bit dry though

Sam Last year

These are great… really tasty and super quick to prepare. Yum

Jane Last year

Very nice recipe

Jane Last year

Really tasty! Served it with Greek yoghurt with mint & coriander
Would be good to know the number of falafel the recipe makes - it’s 2 very generous servings so had the rest for lunch.

Kay Last year

Delicious. I only had mixed seeds to used those instead of pumpkin seeds. Also added coriander leaves and red onion to be wrap. A tasty lunch!

Josie 2 years ago

So nice ! So simple to make with a few store cupboard ingredients.
I thought they made much more than just 2 servings.
Have frozen some as well.
Went really well with the roasted carrot , ginger and tumeric Hummus.

Sylvie 2 years ago

Yummy! Added siracha to the wrap and cooked spinach with garlic and onion (a hot wrap) and was delicious!

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