Falafel is traditionally a deep-fried street food style dish but in order to make it a more healthy option this recipe is baked. Like traditional falafel, these are made with chickpeas, herbs, and spices. The dish is vegetarian and often shaped into a ball or flat patty. Baked falafel is a medley of complex flavors but the dish itself is easy, I promise!

Falafel is also a great meal prep item as they keep well in the fridge, are delicious both warm and cold, and can also be frozen for longer storage.

They can be eaten on their own, rolled into a wrap, served on flatbread, stuffed in a pita, made into a “burger” patty, and easily shared like an appetizer among friends! 

Falafel pairs well with tahini, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, Mediterranean rice, feta cheese, and shatta. I have it plated above on homemade flatbreads and spinach, topped with a greek yogurt and feta cheese sauce, a dollop of avocado, and served with a side of Mediterranean rice. 

Besides being incredibly delicious, falafel is also excellent because it contains protein, vitamins, and minerals. Some of the benefits include:

Chickpea

• • Packed with protein, amino acids, and  fiber which make you feel full for longer
  • Fairly low glycemic load promoting blood sugar management
  • Soluble fiber increases healthy bacteria in your gut
  • Magnesium and potassium support heart health

Parsley

• • Natural diuretic promotes healthy blood pressure
  • Supports bone health with Vitamin K
  • Antioxidants and eye health from Vitamin A

Cilantro

• • Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties
  • Mood booster
  • Anit-inflammatory 

Onion

• • Antioxidant
  • Anit-inflammatory 
  • Supports gut health

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