High Protein Crispy Homemade Falafels

Elevate your falafel game with these High Protein Crispy Homemade Falafels, a plant-based powerhouse packed with flavor and nutrition. Made with protein-rich dried chickpeas and boosted with chia seeds for an extra nutritional kick, these falafels are baked to golden perfection, delivering a satisfying crunch without the need for deep frying. Fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, and dill add vibrant flavors, while warm spices like cumin and coriander provide a classic Middle Eastern touch. Topped with sesame seeds for a nutty finish, these falafels are a delicious and healthy option for vegans and vegetarians alike. Serve them in pita bread, over a fresh salad, or alongside your favorite dipping sauce for the ultimate wholesome meal. Perfect for meal prep and irresistibly crispy, this is the falafel recipe you'll keep coming back to!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
• 6 tablespoons Water
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Fresh dill
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Start by soaking 1 cup of dried chickpeas in a large bowl of cold water for at least 12 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse well.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of chia seeds with 6 tablespoons of water. Stir and let sit for about 10 minutes to form a gel-like consistency.

Step 3

In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, chia mixture, 1 cup fresh parsley, 1 cup fresh cilantro, 0.5 cup fresh dill, 1 medium onion (roughly chopped), and 4 garlic cloves. Pulse until the mixture is coarse but well combined. Do not over-process; the mixture should remain somewhat chunky.

Step 4

Add 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of ground coriander, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the mixture and pulse until everything is nearly smooth but still grainy.

Step 5

Transfer the falafel mixture to a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to help the mixture firm up.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the falafel mixture and form into balls or patties, about the size of a walnut. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle each falafel with sesame seeds.

Step 8

Bake the falafels in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, until the outside is crispy and golden brown. Turn them halfway through baking.

Step 9

Serve warm with your choice of pita bread, salad, or as a main dish with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(652.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1440.6

Total Fat 68.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2953.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.4g
Protein 55.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 640.5mg	0%
Iron 26.4mg	0%
Potassium 3158.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 44.2%