Baked Falafel Patties

Ingredients

• 400 g canned chickpeas, drained and dried
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp cumin
• 40 g plain flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Pulse chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin and salt in a processor until coarse, not smooth. Stir in flour and chill for 15 minutes.
2. Heat oven to 200°C/400°F. Form 9 small patties and place on an oiled tray. Brush tops with remaining oil.
3. Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning carefully halfway, until firm and browned.