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Baked Lentil Falafel
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Baked Lentil Falafel [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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You will fall in love with these delicious, fast, and simple homemade falafel at first bite! Made with lentils, they are protein-packed, gluten-free, and flavored with a wealth of spices like cumin, coriander, fresh cilantro, and parsley. Pair these delicious falafel with your favorite greens and other fresh veggies.

Ingredients You Need for Baked Lentil Falafel [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

1 tablespoon ground flax seed, plus 3 tablespoons water
1 cup dry red lentils, soaked overnight in water, strained, rinsed and well drained
1 bunch parsley, discard thick stems
1 bunch cilantro, discard thick stems
5 garlic cloves
1 small red onion
1/2-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste, optional
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-4 tablespoons chickpea flour (or almond meal or oat flour), for binding

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How to Prepare Baked Lentil Falafel [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Mix ground flaxseed and water in a small cup, set aside and let mixture thicken for at least 5 minutes.
Pulse lentils in a food processor until coarsely ground.
Add parsley, cilantro, garlic, onion, and pepper flakes, and pulse a few more times to mix
Add flaxseed mixture, tomato paste, tahini, olive oil, salt, cumin, coriander, ginger and turmeric, and process until mixture is almost smooth and forms a thick paste, be careful not to over process it.
Taste mixture and adjust the seasoning as desired.
Add baking powder, and chickpea flour one tablespoon at a time until the mixture holds together, it should still be fairly moist.
Refrigerate mixture for 30-60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using a spoon or ice-cream scoop, scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture and place on prepared baking sheet, repeat with the rest of the mixture.
Spray falafels with a light coat of olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Serve on flat bread with your favorite toppings or crumble over salad or coleslaw with tahini dressing.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.