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Sweet Potato Falafel Recipe

Easy Baked Sweet Potato Falafel recipe (Gluten free, Vegan)
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Middle Eastern
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Keyword: beans, chickpeas, falafel, gluten-free, sweet potato, vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 574kcal

Special Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Ice cream scoop or medium spoon
  • 1 sheet pan
  • Cutting board/ chef’s knife
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Sweet potato peeled and medium-large diced (about 2 cups)
  • 2- 15 Oz cans Chickpeas drained and rinsed with water
  • ½-1 Cup Fresh Cilantro destemmed (sub for parsley or omit if desired)
  • ½-1 Cup Fresh Parsley destemmed (sub for cilantro or omit if desired)
  • 2-3 Each Garlic cloves peeled and sliced
  • 1 Each Shallot peeled and sliced (sub for ¼ red or yellow onion if desired)
  • 2 Tsp. Paprika
  • 2 Tsp. Cumin
  • 1 Tsp. Coriander
  • Salt & Pepper To Taste
  • ½-1 Each Fresh lemon juiced (depending how sour/lemony you prefer it)
  • Olive oil As needed
  • Non-stick spray As needed (I used avocado, or substitute for olive oil instead)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place the diced sweet potato on a sheet pan, season with salt and pepper, drizzle with about 3 Tablespoons or so of olive and give it a good toss to coat.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes for approximately 30-45 minutes or until soft and easily pierced with a fork. Add another 10-15 minutes if needed.
  • While the potatoes are baking, prepare the remaining ingredients and set aside. Set up the food processor.
  • When the sweet potatoes are finished, remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  • Add all the ingredients to the food processor and blend until smooth. Add a touch of oil or water and scrape down the sides if it’s having a hard time blending. Be careful not to add too much liquid or the falafel will fall apart and become crumbly. Add about 2-3 Tablespoons of oil/water maximum to start.
  • Spray or grease a sheet pan with oil. Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, scoop it onto the pan leaving some space between each.
  • Spray the top with non-stick spray and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and carefully flip each falafel using a spatula. Gently press the top after flipping.
  • Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Enjoy hot right away or cool down and package for meal prep.
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Notes

Recommendations:
 
-Add approx. ¼-½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes or cayenne to the mix for a little spice 

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 574kcal