Oven-Baked Falafel Balls Recipe (Freezer-Friendly!) | Elephantastic Vegan (2024)

FAQs

Is it better to freeze falafel, cooked or uncooked? ›

HOW TO FREEZE. You can freeze the falafel pre- or post-frying. Either way, you'll need to arrange them on a baking tray in a single layer, freeze until solid, then pack into food bags and label.

The Falafel are sold frozen, and should be heated prior to eating. In a traditional oven or toaster oven, heat for 10-12 minutes at 425 degrees, or use an air fryer and heat at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Is baked falafel healthy? Yes! Baking instead of frying reduces the amount of fat and calories in this healthy falafel recipe! With protein and fiber rich chickpeas and loads of fresh herbs, these baked falafels are a great healthy meal!

The problem is that canned chickpeas have too much moisture. The result is a dough that doesn't quite stick together, and tends to spread or flatten out in the pan. This is sad falafel and we don't want that.

Place on a cookie sheet and allow to freeze for about an hour. Place in single layers in a plastic freezer bag. If you wish to place them in an airtight container, place wax paper in-between the layers to prevent sticking. Thaw in the refrigerator and then bake or microwave.

We recommend thawing the falafel in the fridge before pan frying or deep frying, to ensure even cooking.

The grocery retailer says it was alerted by a supplier that its fully cooked falafel, sold in about three dozen states including Massachusetts and New Hampshire, "may contain rocks." The products have been pulled from shelves and destroyed.

The Benefits of Frozen Falafel

It's also a great source of protein, fiber, and other important nutrients. This makes it a healthy option for people of all ages.

Simply mix until you have a paste-like consistency but it does not need to be perfectly smooth. A few rough bits are completely fine. If the mixture is too wet, the falafel has a tendency to fall apart when being fried so please pat dry the ingredients before using them.

What Is It? Aquafaba is the thick liquid that results from soaking or cooking legumes, such as chickpeas, in water for an extended period of time. It's the translucent viscous goop you probably rinse down the drain when you open a can of chickpeas.

Can you eat raw falafel? ›

As you know Falafel is made from soaked raw chickpeas, which is indigestible to the human body causing stomach pain, gas, and other adverse symptoms. Raw chickpeas have antinutrients and toxins that can harm your digestive system, from discomfort to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

It's called aquafaba, and it's (basically) free! When we refer to aquafaba (as we often do in our cookbook on vegan cooking, Vegan for Everybody), we're talking about the liquid in a can of chickpeas. (We're not talking about the liquid in a can of any other beans.

How to store falafel. The raw minced mixture is sometimes allowed to rest to integrate the flavours and textures, ideally refrigerated. Use the uncooked mixture within a day: cooked, refrigerated falafel should be eaten within three days.

To maintain the authentic taste and crispiness of homemade falafel, it should be stored in the fridge within two hours of cooking to prevent bacterial growth. Use an airtight container lined with paper towels to absorb excess moisture, which can help retain texture and extend the shelf life up to 5 days.

If the mixture is too wet, the falafel has a tendency to fall apart when being fried so please pat dry the ingredients before using them. If you find the mixture is too wet, simply add little more breadcrumbs. The falafel mixture after prepared can be shaped by hand or with a tool called an alb falafel (falafel mold).

This product has been previously frozen and restored to chilled temperature but is suitable for home freezing. Freeze on day of purchase and keep for up to 1 month. Do not refreeze once thawed.