Baked falafel bites recipe
In partnership with Diabetes UK
Hosting a Christmas party this year? Make these baked falafel bites for a gluten-free and vegan canapé - simply blitz in a food processor and bake until irresistibly crisp and golden.
See method- Makes 18
- 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
- 44 calories / serving
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Healthy
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing
- 1 red onion, peeled and diced
- 100g gluten-free oats
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 x 400g tin chickpeas
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 30g flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 30g coriander, leaves picked and roughly chopped
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- free-from yoghurt and lemon wedges, to serve (optional)
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 185kJ 44.0kcal
- Fat
- 1g
- Saturates
- 0g
- Salt
- 0.1g
- Sugars
- 1g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 6.3gProtein 1.8gFibre 1.3g
Method
- Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180deg;C. Heat the oil in a small saucepan, add the red onion and cook over a gentle heat for 10 mins until softened.
- In a food processor, blitz the oats to a fine crumb. Add the cooked red onion and all remaining ingredients. Season with pepper and blitz to a thick paste.
- Line a baking sheet with nonstick baking paper. Scoop 2 tbsp portions of the mixture and shape into balls with damp hands. The mix should make about 18-20 balls.
- Brush with oil, then bake for 20 mins until set and a little golden. Serve with lemon wedges and free-from yogurt, if using.
- Tip: Try serving with lentils and salad for a delicious light meal.
- See more Canapé recipes
Please note that reference intakes are per serving, which is equivalent to one falafel bite.
