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Mini Falafel Balls

Golden baked chickpea and herb falafel balls with tahini drizzle.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400F and pulse chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, and flour into a coarse paste.
  2. Roll the mixture into small balls and place on an oiled baking sheet.
  3. Brush the tops with olive oil.
  4. Bake 22 to 25 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.
  5. Serve warm with a tahini drizzle.

Notes

Chill the mixture 15 minutes if it feels too soft to roll.