Gluten-Free Falafel Balls (Vegan)

Summer travel may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take your taste buds on a trip to the Greek Isles. These Mediterranean-inspired gluten-free falafel balls are not only naturally vegan and packed with good-for-you ingredients, but they’re also bursting with aromatic herbs and spices like cumin, cilantro, parsley and coriander. Their culinary versatility also makes them the perfect complement to countless creations. Whether tucked into a whole-grain pita, layered atop a bed of crisp greens, or enjoyed alongside a platter of pita bread and creamy hummus, they’re sure to take your senses on a flavorful escape in each bite.

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Gluten-Free Falafel Balls (Vegan)

Prep Time 13 minutes

Cook Time 22 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 14

Calories 76 kcal

Author Liana Werner-Gray

Ingredients

• 1 can 15 oz. chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 small onion diced
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley diced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro minced
• 2 Tbsp. hemp seeds
• 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1 tsp. coriander
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. Redmond Real Salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 3 Tbsp. Bob’s Red Mill One-to-One Baking Flour Gluten Free
• 1 Tbsp. Organic SunButter Sunflower Butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray parchment paper lightly with extra virgin olive oil cooking spray.
3. Add all ingredients to food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
4. Using hands or small ice cream scoop, form about 2 Tbsp. of mixture into bite-sized balls and arrange on baking sheet.
5. Spray falafel balls lightly with extra virgin olive oil spray and bake 22 minutes or until golden brown.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Gluten-Free Falafel Balls (Vegan)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 76 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Sodium 120mg5%

Potassium 65mg2%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 323IU6%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 41mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.