Yesterday I felt like having falafels for dinner. I have a small obsession with chickpeas. I like to find as many different ways to make them as humanly possible. There’s socca, hummus, and just having them on top of a big salad. I wanted something different, so I went with some falafels. I’ve made a couple different versions before, but this is my favorite to date.
Ingredients Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Ground pepitas in food processor to make into a flour like consistency. (It’s okay if there are some small pieces that didn’t ground up.) Add chickpeas and continue to process until it becomes pasty. Then add ground flax, basil and spices. Process again until all mixed. Form into about 12 balls and place on a non stick baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes and flip over. Bake for 15 more minutes. Serve in a wrap or over a salad.
Yesterday I also tried BodyRockTV, which is a whole different post that needs to be written. It kicked my butt in 20 minutes! I was sweating and breathing REALLY hard. If you haven’t tried it, but want a short, intense workout, head over there! I am pretty sore today!
What is your favorite way to use chickpeas or beans?
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I’m off to the gym to hit up the treadmill…but first I have to finish this cup of coffee! 
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Homemade falafel is the best! Before I tried it, I thought it would be a long/complicated process — but the food processor makes it easy!
I love chickpeas too! So many delicious ways to cook them and use them!
I’ve seen those bodyrock workouts before on the twins’ blog– they look intense!!!
Bodyrock seems to be taking over the blog world. I’ll have to check it out!
I love making bean burgers! In fact, I am about to make some now! I love quinoa flour…istn’t it great! It makes great waffles too. I think I may be a bit obsessed with waffles. I hope you are enjoying your week off!
It’s funny. When I was a kid I hated chick peas. Now I LOVE them!!! Your recipe looks great as always.
Oh, and BodyRock.tv….that girl is kick a$$ and hott and those workouts are amazing!
Yummm! I haven’t had falafels in a while, thanks for reminding me. My favorite way to use chickpeas and beans is in soup!
Chickpeas and beans are great in soups!
hands-down falafel….LOVE IT….OBSESSED!
I love falafel. Something about them just really hits the spot. Thanks for the new recipe that Ill have to try!
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