Baked Herb and Pistachio Falafel
Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, the falafal is a classic Mediterranean dish paired perfectly with tzatziki, in a pita or on a mezze board.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Food + Drink, Main, Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
Keyword: dairy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 208kcal
- 8 sprigs mint
- 8 sprigs basil
- 1 cup pistachios
- 2 cups chickpeas hydrated and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ small onion chopped
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 375°.
Toss the herbs in a blender and pulse for 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides, add pistachio nuts and pulse for another 30 seconds. You may need to scrape down the sides a couple times.
Add remaining ingredients and pulse for a minute or until all ingredients are blended together. Again, you will need to scrape the sides a few times. It should have a bit of a chunky texture.
Shape the falafel doughs to resemble golf balls. Lay on a parchment lined baking sheet. You can squish them slightly if you want them flat, otherwise just keep them in balls. Bake for 15 minutes flipping after 10 minutes.
Serve on a pita or lettuce leaf, topped with your favourite fixings. We used yogurt mixed with dill, lemon, and garlic as our sauce and topped with red onions and cucumber.
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg