13 Reviews of Baked Falafel Balls

From: MrsDoty

On Nov 10, 2006

I solved the dry problem completely by accident! I was on the phone while I was putting this together, and completely forgot about step 4 (sweating the onions and garlic.) I ran them though the food processor,and just kept on adding ingredients. We thought all was lost when I remembered the forgotten step 4, after I placed them in the oven. However, they were crunchy on the outside, and almost creamy on the inside, with a bit more of a bite than the sauted onions and garlic. I think we'll just omit step 4 from now on. Thanks for posting this recipe! I would have never thought to cook them in the oven instead of frying on the range. This saves a TON of cleanup and quite a few calories.

From: Bippie

On Jan 3, 2007

This recipe doubled really well, but I think that it needs just a little bit more cumin and garlic. It was a perfect addition to my toothpick buffet on New Year's Eve.

From: realbirdlady

On Jun 30, 2007

I really like this one! I'm making it pretty regularly, especially now that it's too hot to turn the oven on more than once a week. I normally double the recipe, and refrigerate the extra. (I four-fle the chickpeas, freeze the extra of those.) It's definitely a season-to-taste dish - as written is pretty bland by my taste. Also, I use 1/4 cup wheat germ instead of the bread crumbs.

From: Chef #723215

On Jan 10, 2008

great recipe! i added toasted cumin seeds to the falafel mixture and cooked approximately 15 minutes longer than suggested. i also did not use step 4. best falafel ever!

From: mickeydownunder

On Jul 3, 2007

These were really GREAT! Would give them higher number if I could rate! HOW healthy and delicious too! ABSOLUTELY will be making these again too!

From: little_wing

On Jun 15, 2007

My first attempt at falafel and they came out pretty good! They were a bit dry so next time I will omit step 4 as previously suggested. Thanks for sharing! Made for ZWT3.

From: Sharon123

On Aug 11, 2006

These turned out nice and held together well. They were a little dry, but good mixed in with my eggplant casserole(with tomato sauce). I imagine this would be good in a pita with a creamy dressing. Thank you Geema!

From: Elle_mnop

On Jan 2, 2009

I also skip step 4 and double the spices and these are fantastic! They hold together well enough to make 'burger' patties from as well. Yum!

From: Marce79

On Feb 1, 2008

Very Good. Definately needs to cook an extra 15 minutes as suggested by a previous user. I used a small icecream scoop to portion and shape the falafels. I served these with a garlic tahini sauce from Emril.

From: squirmmom

On Feb 15, 2009

Thought these turned out very yummy. Also skipped step 4 and used whole wheat bread crumbs. Used baking paper in the oven. Loved the texture the bulgur gave the finished product!