Cake Pop Maker Mini Falafel Bites
Typically falafel would be fried in oil, but these mini falafel bites are conveniently baked in a cake pop maker for a healthier and quicker version.
Servings: 16 falafel balls
Calories: 28kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas drained, rinsed and patted dry
- ¼ cup yellow onion roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh dill chopped
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2-4 tablespoons flour or more as needed to form the balls
Instructions
- Process all ingredients in a food processor (except for the flour). You will need to scrape down the sides a couple times. It should be coarse, you don't want to form a paste.
- Remove the mixture to a medium bowl. Add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time and combine until you can form balls with the dough. It should be dry enough that it doesn't stick to your hands. If needed, season again, to taste.
- Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes in the fridge to firm up some more.
- Form roughly 16 balls (try to make them the size of the cake pop maker cavities).
- Transfer the falafel to a preheated, lightly greased cake pop maker, close the lid and bake until golden brown, around 12 minutes. (You may need to flip them halfway through if they don’t touch the upper baking plate of the cake pop maker.)
- Cool for a few minutes and serve.
Notes
- 1-19 fluid ounce can (540 mL) of chickpeas should work out to 2 cups.
- I recommend using a cookie dough scoop to form the balls. This ensures uniform size and even baking. A 1.5" scoop is the perfect size for my cake pop maker.
- Instead of dill, these also taste good with fresh cilantro.
- For a gluten free option, use chickpea flour.
- They can be served with a yogurt dipping sauce. I also like to serve them in pitas with chipotle sauce and other veggies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze them for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Nutrition
Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
