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Home » Culture » Asian Cultures » Easy Cheesy Falafels

Easy Cheesy Falafels

January 17, 2014 by Crystal McClean

Easy Cheesy Falafel Recipe by Crystal's Tiny Treasures

Cheesy falafels may not sound so interesting, and they might not be something I’d have tried making on my own, had I not fallen in love with falafels in a Turkish restaurant in Takasaki, Japan.  During my three months in this lovely city I became a frequent visitor at this restaurant with my work colleagues and friends.

Turkish Restaurant in Japan, fun with friends, trying new foods, photo

I tried out a few dishes on the menu, but falafels were the first thing I tried upon the recommendation of others at my table, and it was my favourite dish there.  My falafels aren’t the same, but I do think back to the good times I had in Japan every time I eat them.

These falafels aren’t fried, I bake them in the oven so that they are healthier.  It also means there’s time to multi-task while they’re baking.  A little time to tidy up the kitchen, read a book with my children, or have a cup of tea and get a moment’s relaxation.

Cheesy falafels ingredients

  •  2X420g          Tins of chick peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1TBSP           Plain flour
  • 60g                 Cheddar, grated
  • 1.5TBSP       Dried mixed herbs (fresh would be great, but I use what I have on hand)
  • 1                      Egg

How to make Cheesy falafels

1)            Preheat your oven to 180C. 2)            Line a baking sheet with wax paper. 3)            Place all ingredients into a food processor or use a hand mixer and blend until smooth. 4)            Use a spoon to scoop out small mounds of the mixture onto the covered baking sheet. 5)            Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden. 6)            Transfer the falafels with a spatula onto a rack to cool. 7)            Store refrigerated in an airtight container or freeze in labelled freezer bags. Our family does like a little zip to our meals so we enjoy shaking in a little Tabasco sauce into our mixture to give it a little more flavour.  The last time I made these I used a tablespoon of tomato paste.  It added a nice flavour, but accounts for the orangey-ness of my photos! Cheesy Falafels, healthy foods for kids, lunchbox meals, Crystal's Tiny Treasures, frugal recipes, photo These falafels can be frozen with a layer of wax paper/grease proof paper between the layers to keep them from sticking together.  They make a healthy snack for the kids with a little cup of salsa on the side. Of course, you can turn these into a filling meal for home or at school or work.  In fact, my husband’s face lights up when he finds we’ve made him a packed lunch of falafels in pita bread for the next day! Healthy lunches prepared with the DIY Lunchbox To serve these as a meal, we like to toast up some whole wheat pita bread and slice it in half for filling.  We add falafels, sliced cucumber, sliced tomatoes, and a little grated or sliced cheese.  It may not be authentic, but we use either salsa or a salad dressing to dress these little falafel pita pockets up Caesar, garlic & herb, or whatever we happen to have open works for us and helps give a little change to the meal so it isn’t always just the same. Preschoolers Preparing Lunch, fine motor skills practice, preschoolers learning to use a knife, photo This is a fantastic meal to have your children help to prepare, even toddlers can help to cut the cucumbers with a butter knife, and preschoolers can learn to use a sharp knife under supervision.  They’ll be so proud of their contribution to the meal, and this will help them to try something new and healthy.  A real win-win situation! If you’re looking for more healthy lunch ideas, try one of these:

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Filed Under: Asian Cultures, Lunch, Snacks Tagged With: Middle East

About Crystal McClean

I am a Mom, Wife, Home Educator, and Virtual Assistant. We love to have fun together while learning and exploring our environment.

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Comments

  1. Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says

    January 17, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    This sounds great! Anything that my children can help with making is great! Thanks for sharing.

    Wishing you a lovely weekend.
    xoxo

    • Crystal McClean says

      January 18, 2014 at 10:45 am

      The little ones love to help and feel like they are contributing to the family and it only takes a little more time.
      Have a great weekend yourself 🙂

  2. TaMara says

    January 17, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I’ve never had falafels; I need to try them. Thanks for sharing at Tales of a Pee Dee Mama.

    • Crystal McClean says

      January 18, 2014 at 12:43 am

      These are a little different, but the whole family enjoys them, so what more can I want? Have a great weekend!

  3. Tammy @ creativekkids.com says

    January 18, 2014 at 2:05 am

    These do sound good! I like hummus with chickpeas, so I am sure I would like these!

    • Crystal McClean says

      January 18, 2014 at 10:36 am

      I’m undecided about hummus myself, but it’s not bad if it’s a bit spicy 🙂 I hope you enjoy the falafels.

  4. Jessica @ fantabulosity.com says

    January 18, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    This would be the perfect side dish! I’m always looking for a new one!

    • Crystal McClean says

      January 24, 2014 at 8:49 pm

      I’m always on the lookout, too! Feel free to share your favourites 😉

  5. Rebekah says

    January 18, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    These look awesome! I’m pinning the recipe, I think with the cheese in them my toddler will love them!

    • Crystal McClean says

      January 24, 2014 at 8:46 pm

      You can’t go wrong with toddlers and cheese 🙂

  6. Stephanie @ From the Burbs to the Boonies says

    January 18, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    I LOVE falafel, but never imagined making it at home! I haven’t had it in ages, but now I’m hungry for some.

    • Crystal McClean says

      January 24, 2014 at 8:49 pm

      I hope it lives up to your standards, Stephanie. Take care of yourself and your family, and please feel free to drop by anytime, the door’s always open 🙂

  7. TheBargainBabe says

    January 19, 2014 at 1:01 am

    Yum! I’m going to have to try to make my own falafel. 🙂

    • Crystal McClean says

      January 24, 2014 at 8:45 pm

      Please enjoy 🙂

  8. Adelien says

    January 19, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    Your bento with Falafels sounds really great. You should send me one. LOL

    • Crystal McClean says

      January 22, 2014 at 11:25 am

      A lunch swap sounds like fun 😉

  9. Rachel says

    January 20, 2014 at 3:43 am

    Yum! We love falafel but have never made it. I will have to pin this so I can make them cheesy when we do:)

    • Crystal McClean says

      January 22, 2014 at 11:24 am

      They are surprisingly easy to make, enjoy!

  10. Jill @ Called To Be A Mom says

    January 20, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    These look so yummy! I love that you put them in the two containers.

    • Crystal McClean says

      January 22, 2014 at 11:23 am

      It’s funny that because we homeschool it’s a treat to ‘pack’ a lunch!

  11. Jill says

    January 27, 2014 at 2:47 am

    Falafels are so yummy! This recipe is a must try.

    Thank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!

    • Crystal McClean says

      January 28, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      Let me know what you think if you make them. Have a great week and see you again soon.

  12. Lisa says

    January 27, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I have never tried these before. They look good. 🙂 Thanks for linking up with “Try a New Recipe Tuesday.” I hope you will be able to join us again this week.

    • Crystal McClean says

      January 28, 2014 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks for hosting! We’ve your link up written down to stop by again soon, have a great week!

  13. Jonathan says

    April 23, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    I’m definitely going to make this (and pin it!). I absolutely love falafel but have never had cheese falafels before. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

    • Crystal McClean says

      April 26, 2014 at 6:43 pm

      You’re very welcome, Jonathan 😉 They make a great snack or easy lunch and my children haven’t tired of them after more than a year. If you like spice, add a little chilli powder or tobasco to them for a little extra kick!

  14. Lisa @ The Wellness Wife says

    August 20, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    These sound and look so good. I wish my husband liked chickpeas. I just might have to make these and eat them all myself!

    • Crystal McClean says

      August 20, 2014 at 7:54 pm

      My daughter and I aren’t fans of chickpeas, but we do like these. Just blend them VERY well so there aren’t any lumps and he may not even realise what they are made from 😉 On the other hand….you could just enjoy them yourself, there’s nothing wrong with that!

 
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