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Vegetarian: Snacks & Appetizers: Oven Baked Falafel

This delicious vegetarian falafel is baked, not fried, so it's a great low-fat alternative to fried falafel.

Author: Amy, CalorieKing Australia member
Date: November 25, 2008

Serves: 6 person(s)

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

1/4 cup buckwheat
200 g cooked chick peas
120 g finely chopped onion
2 finely chopped shallots
3 finely chopped garlic cloves
1 Tbsp chopped parsley
1 Tbsp chopped mint
1 egg
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 black pepper, to taste
1 fresh coriander, to taste

Directions:

Soak buckwheat in hot water for 10 minutes then drain well.

Finely grind or blend the chickpeas and add all other ingredients, except the sesame seeds. Mix thoroughly.

Cover and chill for 1 hour.

With wet hands, shape mixture into individual patties and roll them in sesame seeds.

Let sit a further 10 minutes. Bake in a moderate oven until golden brown.

Variations:

Serve with hummus and tabouli.

Please note: serving suggestion is not included in the nutritional information.