Baked Falafel Patties

Herby chickpea patties spiced with cumin and coriander, baked until crisp. Stuff into pittas with salad.

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Ingredients

• 2 cans chickpeas (400 g each), drained and dried
• ½ onion, roughly chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 small bunch of parsley
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• Pitta breads, to serve (optional)
• Tahini, loosened with lemon juice, to serve (optional)
• 3 tbsp plain flour
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

How to make Baked Falafel Patties

1. Heat the oven to 200 °C and brush a baking tray with some of the oil.
2. Pulse the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, spices and salt in a food processor until finely chopped but not smooth.
3. Mix in the flour, then shape into 12 small patties.
4. Place on the tray and brush the tops with the remaining oil.
5. Bake, turning once, until crisp and golden on both sides.
6. Serve in pittas with salad and a drizzle of tahini sauce.