Oven Fried Falafel

Directions

1. 1
   Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and mash them with a potato masher or fork.
2. 2
   They should still be a little chunky.
3. 3
   Stir in the cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, flour, cayenne and cilantro.
4. 4
   Season with salt and pepper to taste before mixing in the egg.
5. 5
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the oil over the paper.
6. 6
   Form 1-ounce balls (I used a 1-ounce scoop) of the mixture and place them on the greased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Bake in a preheated 425 degrees F oven for 20-30 minutes, until the falafel balls are golden brown.
8. 8
   Makes approximately 1 dozen falafel, or 3-4 servings.
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   Serve with pita or other flatbread, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and tahini sauce.
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    See my Tasty Kitchen post called Quinoa & Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Sauce for a sauce recipe.