THE BEST CRISPY VEGAN FALAFEL

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And not just any falafel. This is the best damn crispy vegan falafel you have ever had. A pretty bold statement coming from the girl who has never made falafel before. But that doesn’t mean I don’t consider myself a falafel professional. I absolutely love me some falafel. I used to convince myself that all falafel was healthy since it is made from chickpeas, HA! Then I found out it is deep fried and that fantasy quickly ended.

Full disclosure here that this falafel is NOT as crispy as one that is deep fried, but this falafel is not soft like truly baked falafel either. It is the best of both worlds in my opinion.

I contemplated making cauliflower falafel for this recipe but Jord quickly reminded me that I have had a few too many cauliflower recipes this month, oopsies. These Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Burgers and Roasted Cauliflower Tacos got me on a cauliflower binge but the cauli falafel will have to wait until next month or so 🙂

So I don’t even know where to begin with The Best Crispy Vegan Falafel right now. It is made with SIX ingredients my friends. Yup, on six easy peasy delicious ingredients and it is vegan and gluten free-friendly. Also this falafel is flourless and we use oat flour!

INGREDIENTS

• 2.5 cups of organic chickpeas no salt added, rinsed and strained (from a can)
• 1/2 cup white onion chopped
• 1/2 cup oat flour (gluten-free or all purpose should work too, see notes**)
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin avocado oil (I used Primal Kitchen) + more for frying
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Optional parings: pita bread, greens, hummus, etc.

DIRECTIONS

1. First add all ingredients to food processor
2. Pulse/blend until completely combined, it should form dough of sorts
3. Place the falafel dough in fridge for 30-60 minutes, I left mine in the food processor container but feel free to use what you prefer
4. After the falafel dough cools, begin forming them into small patties using your hand (about 1.5-2 tablespoons or so)
5. ...................................

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