If you touch the dough and it sticks in your hand it needs more flour. <3, Chilling the mixture right now; can’t wait to see how it turns out! great job. It might work but they will likely be crumbly. It’s a house favorite! This recipe looks amazing! Thanks! I just made this for 2 native Israelis and the pronounced it as the best falafel they ever had – that is saying a LOT. This was the best falafel I’ve had! Thanks so much for the recipe! I’m happy I have a bunch frozen now :) Thanks so much! Thanks so much! I was even paid to make more!! This was the most amazing falafel ever! I combine it loosely with Dana’s better than restaurant falafel recipe by adding the spinach and lemon juice and I also add a little red chillies for a small kick. A good recipe to prep in the morning and quickly cook the patties just before dinner. We are hooked! Hi Reyna, the recipe as written makes ~12 falafel and we would suspect you to need about 2 falafel per person- so perhaps 5 times the batch. These were absolutely delicious. YUM. I know I should’ve used agave or something, but, as a vegan for almost seven months, it’s the only thing I sometimes cheat on. Delicious. xx Sydney. Thank you for this! Your email address will not be published. Preheat oven to 400F. I thought 2 shallots would be a lot but it tasked delicous! Oh my. I would like to make a very large batch for my party in a few weeks and it would be a HUGE time-saver to pre-make them, freeze them and then thaw/reheat them on the actual day. If necessary, stop to scrape down the sides during blending. Fantastic! It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Was skeptical of using tinned chickpeas but they turned out really well and now I make this recipe regularly! I think you’ll love these Emma. I’ve always wanted to try falafel!!! Otherwise, serve these atop a bed of greens for a lighter option. Ok. Thanks. Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? And really easy. I added green onions and had roasted garlic on hand i used instead of raw. Thank GAWD i found premade frozen falafels that are actually really good. Hope that helps! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? What type of blender/processor did you use for this one? So glad it worked. Just a pity that the kids didn’t appreciate it. I made a second batch and I put the chickpeas in the oven until they were very dry – almost roasted. It was my first time making falafel and I’m quite satisfied! Maybe I dried my chickpeas too much? Just tried this recipe. xoxo. I baked my canned chickpeas and to dry them out before putting them in blender. World, meet falafel. Yes, that should work! It's best to first freeze these in place on a baking sheet for an hour, before transferring to a sealed container or resealable bag. Waiting to hear back :-) :-). Hi Kacey! Highly recommend! Although, zaatar is now easily available everywhere, the quality of mixes varies a lot. Thanks for a great recipe! It seems that the falafel soaked up the oil and got mushy, do you have any idea why this could have happened? I love your recipes!! If you want to find out more about how on earth this happened – and how you can do the same – click below. Let us know how it goes! Subscribe below to receive a weekly newsletter with my latest recipes. Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? Well this is my first time making falafels and they were a bit disappointing as they wouldn’t stay together. Cheers, friends! Will also cook longer on lower heat as the outside was crunchy but inside moist. For those readers looking for a review from someone who actually made it… here you go! It’s a great option for a vegan diet, and will be added to our regular recipes :). Then I baked them instead of frying them (for 25 minutes at 350 F) but they did seem a little dry after baking them. We’re so glad it worked well! Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? Trying my best to become a “meal prepper” Zaatar herb with hints of thyme, savory, marjoram and oregano would give this a perfect middle eastern touch. Just made these last night they were amazing! Quick question though: I see in your recipe that these falafel will keep for a few days in the refrigerator and will also be okay frozen for up to 1 month. I love them with your flatbread recipe too! First time I made this recipe I hated it. I believe I’ve gotten as close as humanly possible without busting out the fryer – a feat I have yet to attempt. Yummmm! Would you recommend shaping it first or just storing in a bowl and shape it the next day? I have to admit it, I’m a terrible cook, I’m not creative in the kitchen and I need to follow recipes in order to be able to cook whatever, and since I started following your blog, I’m making delicious, flavorful and super yummy food! We added a bunch of spinach and chili flakes to the blender and they turned out an amazing green and were super tasty. Fancy keeping in touch? Hi Hannah, Typically that means that they needed additional flour as it acts as a binder. Probably because I refuse to fry them! For more serving ideas, try these recipes: SimpleFlavorfulCrispy on the outsideTender on the insideGarlicky& Super satisfying. Thanks! This was so delicious and very easy to make. I order falafel out whenever I can but haven’t thought to make it myself. Xo. I use canned ones. I made these and they were a big hit with the fam! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? Gluten-free, vegan falafel perfect for wraps, salads, bowls, and more. :(. Next time I’m going to try making the patties thinner, but I’m starting to think deep frying is the only way to go to get that crispyness. I think I like this recipe better than my favorite falafel shop where I live (and I absolutely love that falafel shop..love love). For the spices, make sure they are fresh! I've made crispy baked falafel enough times to know that dried/uncooked chickpeas are what makes the difference. Made this last night for dinner and wow, I was very impressed! So great! It’s super helpful for us and other readers. I had some olive hummus in the fridge and just added some dill and lemon juice to it- yum! Thanks for sharing. The falafel mix kept great in my fridge for almost 5 days. If you made this recipe and enjoyed it – or did anything differently – I'd love to hear from you down below in the comments , You can also find me and let me know on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook @thepeskyvegan . Let us know if you give it a try! If that’s not obvious from the fact that I’ve already posted recipes for Easy Rainbow Vegan Falafels 5-ways, a traditional Falafel wrap, and Healthy Vegan Popcorn Falafel Cups (also baked, but mini-sized). It’s super helpful for us and other readers. These falafel are amazing, even my non vegan mom fell in love with them! Can this be made the day before and left overnight in the fridge before cooking? As we’re testing out vegan waters, I think this a perfect dish to let them get used to and enjoy plant food on a daily basis. Thanks for sharing, Seema! I have had falafel fails in the past (disintegrating in the pan) with canned chickpeas, so I was a little afraid to try it again. I added in the optional cardamom and coriander and you should too! This process just takes a little longer, but if you’re trying to … Defrost thoroughly before reheating in the microwave, in a pan with a little oil, or in the oven at a lower heat for 10-15 minutes. I had no problems wi th this at all. I’m going to make this again next week using dry chickpeas which I will soak for 24 hours and pat dry. Thanks so much for sharing your experience! Anyway, hubby and I loved it with hummus and veggies. I am allergic to gluten and can not eat falafel out. I have been making the same falafel recipe for like 7 years and I decided to try this one instead and I liked it so much better! I used a gluten free flour, maybe that didn’t help. Transfer to a mixing bowl, cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm up. I am egg free right now and having a falafel tonight made my day. My non-vegan family loved it as well. It’s not only a delicious one also a healthy recipe for all the age groups. This was great, thanks! I just made these tonight! Just tried them and they are lush! Next, add the drained chickpeas in 2-3 batches. Was so good and easy. The first time, I did the freezer for 45 minutes and made the lovely garlic dill sauce to go with. I used regular bread crumbs and it worked great! How will it turn out if I used rice flour instead? I will most definitely be trying this and report back to you ;) How do I keep the mixture from getting paste-like? Thanks so much for the lovely review, Ruby. Great recipe and a keeper! I had a little trouble getting the falafel to stick together when frying, so I may need to add a little liquid…or maybe add less flour? Stir the baking soda into the garbanzo bean mixture until evenly blended. Great instruction on how to prep the ingredients. Freeze after that to keep fresh for up to 1 month. I did add a squeeze of lemon and used 2 Tbl emmer flour and 2 Tbl rice flour (because that is what happened to be close at hand). I used pecans and white onion because that’s what I had and it turned out great. Swirl to coat. These look delicious! the baked falafel balls in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for up to six months. Thanks so much for the lovely review, Rachel! Either way, delicious! 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