Oven Baked Falafel Patties

Fibre per serving: 5g

• 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 4 mushrooms, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• salt & pepper (to taste

1. Preheat oven to 375F.

2. Combine chickpeas, mushrooms, onion and garlic into a food processor and blend.

3. Add the remaining ingredients in and blend until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

4. Spray, oil or grease a cookie sheet and shape the mixture into tablespoon-sized patties (to do this, start with a round ball and gently press down with a spatula)

5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning over halfway through.

6. Top patties with a dollop of plain yogurt, chopped tomatoes and a garnish of fresh parsley. Serve with a side salad and brown rice or quinoa.