Oven Baked Falafels

     I've been trying to do more of a whole food plant based lifestyle.  In so doing I have so many new ideas, and fun recipes to try!  I was inspired by The Culinary Gym's recipe for Falafel, and had to give it a spin.  Each of my 12 pieces are only 71 calories, 12g carbs, 2.3g fiber, 9.7g net carbs, 3.2g protein and 1.4g fat (garnishments not included in macros).  These go wonderful with steamed Carrots and Broccoli, a perfect meatless meal all the way around!  :)

Ingredients for 12 Falafels~

1 cup dried Garbanzo Beans~sub with 2 cans Garbanzo Beans

3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

2 Tablespoons ground Flaxseed

1/2 cup chopped Parsley

1/2 cup Cilantro Leaves

1/2 dry rolled Oats

1 medium chopped Onion

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

2 teaspoons ground Cumin

1 teaspoon Paprika

Dash Cayenne, to taste

Olive Oil, if desired~not included in macros

Panko Crumbs, if desired~not included in macros

Hummus, for garnish, if desired~not included in macros

Greek Yogurt, for garnish, if desired~not included in macros

     Add dried Garbanzo Beans to bowl, cover with water by a few inches, soak overnight, in the morning, drain, add to pot, cover with water by a few inches, simmer with lid for 2 hours, and drain.  Meanwhile, add Lemon Juice and Flaxseed to bowl, stir and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.  Add Parsley, Cilantro, Oats, Onion, Garlic, Baking Powder, Cumin, Paprika, Cayenne, Flaxseed mixture and cooked Garbanzos to Vitamix Blender or food processor til well blended into a dough, drop by1/4 cup discs onto parchment lined baking sheet.  If desired, rub each side with Olive Oil and sprinkle with Panko Crumbs~not included in macros.  Bake at 425 for 15 minutes, flip each Falafel and bake another 15 minutes, or til lightly browned on each side.  I baked on convection setting.  Garnish with Hummus and Greek Yogurt if desired.  Enjoy  :)