How to Make Falafel with Turmeric
Today I bring you my take on how to make falafel with turmeric. An easy recipe, vegan, gluten free. Simply healthy, nearly oil-free. I got you covered with this. All it needs is 5 simple ingredients and 2 easy steps. You have the fastest, easiest and for sure healthiest falafel ever.
What makes this easy falafel recipe outstanding? First, even though it's just a baked falafel and not fried, its taste is not dry but moist and fluffy without using much oil.
This nearly oil free recipe just needs one teaspoon olive oil. It is used to activate the healing and health benefits of turmeric. Just like a carrot salad, for example, you need a small amount of oil to activate the vitamins which is not possibly without.
Still you don't need more oil than 1 teaspoon for about 15 falafel balls.
How to make falafel that is so moist and fluffy nearly without using any oil?
The secret is the chickpea brine which is the liquid in your chickpea can. I use 2 Tbs of this liquid here to get my falafel soft and not dry.
All you do is to activate the turmeric, combine the oil and turmeric together and whisk then put the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and bake for 20 minutes, ready!
How to make falafel with turmeric's health benefits?
If you know me and Contentedness Cooking you know I posted a hemp falafel recipe a while ago which is allergy friendly, gluten free and oil free. And Macadamia Chestnut Falafel before that.
This new easy recipe for a turmeric falafel is basically a classic but with the right kick and the huge health benefits of turmeric. That list of benefits is really long. Probably the most important benefit is the fact that turmeric helps against chronic inflammation and pain.
Interested in more than that? Then check out this article about "7 Powerful Turmeric Health Benefits & Side Effects".
If you haven't already tried turmeric this is the perfect opportunity to try how to make falafel in a delicious and exciting recipe.
You have a fantastic falafel recipe and all the healing benefits of turmeric. 5 Ingredients, 2 easy steps, just 1 teaspoon oil. Sounds like a win-win situation, right!
What are you waiting for, enjoy! 🙂
How to Make Falafel with Turmeric
Today I bring you my take on how to make falafel with turmeric. An easy recipe, vegan, gluten free. Simply healthy, nearly oil-free. I got you covered with this. All it needs is 5 simple ingredients and 2 easy steps. You have the fastest, easiest and for sure healthiest falafel ever.
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz (400g) can chickpeas
- 2 Tbs chickpea brine (liquid from the chickpea can)
- 1 handful fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon turmeric + 1 teaspoon olive oil
- salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F/200°C.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Form balls with your hands.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1 pieceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 57Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2.4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 50mgCarbohydrates: 5.4gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 2.3g
These are so different Florian! I love the bright color! I always make mine with the classic flavors and use lots of cumin and tahini in mine, so I love this twist of turmeric. I love that you put them on sandwich bread too, I've only ever eaten them in a pita! Great recipe and such bright photos Florian!
Ha, thanks so much Brandi. Of course I know your great Falafel and I also used to make some more "traditional" ones myself. This one was supposed to be a bit different and I think it is quite a good success 🙂
I love the beautiful color you get with the extra turmeric. We've been taking capsules at our house, but I'd rather eat some of these everyday!
Thank you Kathy. I'm also in love with this color. Certainly more appealing than capsules 😉
I just love the color you got by using the turmeric. I would devour this sandwich.
Thank you Peter!
O hey there one of the BEST spices <3 Literally go through gallons of turmeric here!
Amazing, Rebecca! 🙂
Look at the color of those, how wonderful!! Love tumeric!!
Thank you Tara
LOVE LOVe LOVE falafel and the spices in here sound just amazing!! Great looking sandwich too!
Thank you very much, Angela! 🙂
Using the chickpea brine as the binder - now that is pure no-waste genius!
Good catch, Alisa! And absolutely true! Why let something go to waste that yo can use!
I am such a fan of turmeric. I love the idea of using some of the chickpea brine!! Can't wait to make these.
Thank you Erin. Let me know how they work for you! 🙂
Love this recipe Florian!! I love tumeric and falafels. And of course that you baked instead of fried!
Thank you, Kristen. Yes, that's a win-win-win combination, isn't it? 🙂
These look fantastic! I LOVE falafel.
Thank you!
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I admit I never tried falafel on my own. Usually my bf makes them. So maybe I should send him this beautiful and very tempting recipe 😀
You should definitely do that, Del! 🙂
I haven't tried falafel ever - but am liking this baked version!
I'm baking them in a pan for cupcakes for 'exact' measurements of each falafel
I've never made my own, but really love falafel. Definitely giving this a try as I had no idea it could be this easy!!
Enjoy, Debra! Let me know how it turns out!
This falafel sounds so yummy!! I love the beautiful colour too 🙂
Thanks, Nicole!