Baked Sweet Potato Falafel

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 1

Healthy and Delicious Baked Sweet Potato Falafel Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

260

Sugar

Fat

3.5g

Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that is usually deep-fried. This baked sweet potato falafel recipe is a healthier twist on the classic. This recipe uses sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, and spices to create healthy, crispy, and delicious falafel balls. The sweet potatoes in this recipe provide added nutrition and moisture to the falafel balls, making them tender and flavorful. This recipe is perfect as an appetizer or as part of a meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2.	Using a fork, puncture the sweet potatoes and place them in the oven. Roast the sweet potatoes for 45 minutes or until tender.
3.	Once roasted, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool. Peel the sweet potatoes and transfer the flesh to a large bowl.
4.	Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
5.	Add the drained garbanzo beans, egg, flour, garlic powder, ground cumin, and ground coriander to the bowl with the sweet potato flesh.
6.	Mix all of the ingredients until well combined.
7.	Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form falafel balls and place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
8.	Bake the falafel in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

PROS

This recipe is vegan-friendly and gluten-free.

Baking instead of frying makes it a healthier option.

Using sweet potatoes in the recipe provides added nutritional benefits.

CONS

The recipe requires some preparation and time to make.

The falafel balls may not hold their shape well during the baking process.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains ingredients with several health benefits. Sweet potatoes contain vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and potassium. They also have anti-inflammatory properties and can help regulate blood sugar levels.
Garbanzo beans are a good source of plant-based protein, dietary fiber, and several key vitamins and minerals.

	2 sweet potatoes
	1 can garbanzo beans , drained
	1 egg
	2 cups all-purpose flour , or more if needed
	1 teaspoon garlic powder
	1 teaspoon ground cumin
	1/2 teaspoon ground coriander