Spinach Falafels (Baked, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free)
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Baked, oil-free and gluten-free Spinach Falafels that are tender on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside!
Course:
Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Keyword:
falafels
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained (approx. 1 ½ cup)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 2 fresh garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 2 tbsp gluten-free oat flour, (aka ground oats)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375F.
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Add all ingredients including spices into a food processor or a blender and blend together. Depending on your food processor/blender you may have to pause and mix the ingredients a few times.
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Transfer into a bowl and scoop 1 ½ tbsp of mixture and start forming falafel patties. Note: if the mixture is still runny and patties aren’t forming properly, add more oat flour 1 tbsp at a time. If the mixture is too flaky then add 1 tbsp of water at a time.
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Place the falafels on a baking sheet and bake for 20 mins.
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Serve with tahini sauce or vegan tzatziki sauce.
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Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for up to 1 month.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional Information (for 1 falafel): Calories: 47 Fat: 0.8 g Saturated fat: 0.1 g Carbohydrates: 8 g Dietary Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 1.2 g Sodium: 84 mg Protein: 2.5 g