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Vegan Edamame Falafel Recipe (Baked, Gluten Free)

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Edamame falafel is a delicious twist on a classic and tasty vegan recipe. Using plenty of fresh ingredients, this green falafel is packed with flavor and nutrition!

Two pita breads on wooden board, filled with edamame falafel, tahini sauce, tomato, red onion and lettuce

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Plate of baked edamame falafel with cilantro and lime garnish in back left corner and linen towel surrounding plate to the right

Edamame Falafel vs. Chickpea Falafel

Edamame falafel is a fun way to innovate the classic falafel, which is made from chickpeas. While chickpeas are delicious, nutritious and make for a tasty vegan falafel, variety is always nice to keep things interesting.

Food processor filled with green falafel mix with lime and cilantro garnish in back right corner

Edamame offers a pretty green color along with plenty of protein, fibre and healthy fats to create a well-rounded main dish! Pairing the edamame with cilantro and lime creates a tasty and refreshing take on traditional falafel which is often made with parsley and lemon.

Vegan green falafel patties on parchment-covered baking tray

I find edamame falafel to be firmer in texture with more of a “bite” (chewier texture).

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How to Serve Vegan Edamame Falafel

Falafel is best served in either a pita bread wrap or with a side of sliced pita bread. Along with fresh tomato, onion, lettuce and creamy tahini sauce, edamame falafel is a delicious and nutritionally balanced vegan meal.

You can also create a falafel plate or platter! Simply serve the falafel with all your favorite toppings and sides like olives, vegan feta and tabbouleh salad (great way to use up extra cilantro/ herbs)!

Two pita bread wraps on wooden board with half a lime between them and a glass jar of tahini sauce in back

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Two pita breads on wooden board, filled with edamame falafel, tahini sauce, tomato, red onion and lettuce
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Edamame Falafel (Baked, Vegan, Gluten Free)

Edamame falafel is a simple way to make a delicious vegan and gluten free dinner. With fresh, flavorful ingredients, these green falafel patties won’t disappoint!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Edamame Falafel, Edamame Falafel Vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 442kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Baking tray

Ingredients

Edamame Falafel

  • 2 C edamame , shelled and cooked
  • ½ C cilantro , large stems removed
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/3 C onion , diced
  • 5 Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 3 tbsp almond flour (ground almonds)
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 2 tbsp chickpea flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander seed
  • ½ tsp ground cumin seed
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • Oil or oil spray for cooking

Tahini Sauce

  • ½ C tahini
  • ¼ C water
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt

To Serve

  • Tomatoes, red onion, leafy greens, etc. to serve
  • Pita bread (makes 6 wraps)

Instructions

Edamame Falafel

  • Place all falafel ingredients into a food processor and process until well combined. The edamame, onions and cilantro should be well minced and the mixture will be slightly pasty (able to hold together). Don’t over-process to the point where the whole mixture is a paste/ completely smooth texture.
  • Carefully remove the mixture from the food processor and form into falafel patties. You can make these any size or shape you like. For baking or pan frying, a circular but flattened shape works best.
  • For baking: preheat the oven to 350 °F; prepare a baking tray by covering it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; spray the parchment/ mat with an oil spray. Place falafel patties onto the prepared tray and mist the tops with oil spray. Bake for 24 minutes, flipping carefully halfway through (they are very soft and delicate until fully cooked). Remove from the oven and serve.
  • For pan-frying: pour a few tablespoons of oil into a large pan and bring to medium heat. Place falafel patties into the heated oil and pan-fry for 4-5 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown. Flip carefully (the falafel is soft and delicate while cooking) and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and serve.

Tahini Sauce

  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, container or jar. Whisk or shake until all ingredients are well mixed.

To Serve

  • Serve the baked edamame falafel in pita bread wraps. Recipe makes 18 falafel pieces (3 per pita bread = 6 wraps total). Fill the pita bread with tahini sauce and chopped fresh vegetables of your choice - red onion, tomatoes and lettuce work well!

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Notes

Accuracy of nutrition information cannot be guaranteed (certain ingredients may not have all nutrients listed in the database); amounts may vary (and will vary depending on brands of ingredients used); all nutrition fact values rounded to the nearest whole number.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Falafel (1/6 of recipe) | Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 741mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 5mg

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