Baked Falafel

Original recipe from Chow Vegan

1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 Bell pepper
2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Coarsely chop onion and pepper in food processor
   
3. Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans. Add in food processor.
   
4. Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl.
5. Add dry ingredients, lemon, olive oil and fresh herbs to food processor.
6. Mix minimum amount needed to combine ingredients and created the desired texture.
   
7. Form into small balls, about 1 1/2″ in diameter and slightly flatten. Place on a greased baking pan.
8. Bake 15 minutes on each side. If not brown enough, remove from oven and toast in a skillet.

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