Oven Baked Falafels

1 1⁄2 cups cooked chickpeas

1 small red onion, chopped

2 large garlic cloves, chopped

4 tablespoons chickpea, brown rice, or quinoa flour

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt

Ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon ground chia + 3 tablespoons water (makes 1 egg)

1 grated carrot

2 tablespoons dried parsley

1⁄2 cup spelt breadcrumbs (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, flour, spices, oil and salt, pulse in a food processor until the mixture is well-combined and smooth.

3. Form the mixture into 8-12 small balls or patties with wet hands.

4. Roll each ball in breadcrumbs.

5. Bake in oven for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until crispy and golden.

6. Serve in a pita wrap with hummus, tahini sauce or on top of a salad.