Baked Falafel Balls Recipe

Name: Baked Falafel Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup Bulgar wheat; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 red onion, finely minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 1/4 teaspoons cumin; 1 1/4 teaspoons coriander; 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs, plus; 2 teaspoons dried breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup cilantro, minced; 1/4 cup parsley, minced; salt; olive oil flavored cooking spray

Servings: persons

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup Bulgar wheat
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, finely minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/4 teaspoons cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons coriander
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs, plus
2 teaspoons dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup cilantro, minced
1/4 cup parsley, minced
salt
olive oil flavored cooking spray

1
Bring water to a boil and remove from the heat.
2
Mix in the bulgur.
3
Cover well and allow the wheat to sit until all the water is absorbed -- about 20 minutes.
4
Heat the olive oil in a small pan and saute the onion and garlic over medium heat until the onion is just transparent.
5
Add red chili flakes, cumin, and coriander and saute for 1 more minute.
6
Combine the chickpeas and bulgur in a food processor. Add the lemon juice, bread crumbs, cilantro, parsley and salt and process until just mixed, and has a pleasing texture.
7
Set mixture aside for 15 minutes.
8
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
9
Form falafel mixture into 2 inch balls and place on a lightly oiled sheet pan.
10
Spray the balls with some olive oil.
11
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden, turning the pan once during baking.
12
A.

289

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup water, 1/2 cup Bulgar wheat, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 red onion, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Baked Falafel Balls falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Falafel Balls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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