⏱ 30 min totalBaked Herb & Pistachio Falafel
Per 1 serving · 313 g · 15 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein15g14% of calories
- Carbs34g33% of calories
- Fat24g52% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Baked Herb & Pistachio Falafel (313 g) has 384 calories, with 15 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in protein (30% DV), dietary fiber (44% DV) and Vitamin A (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein30%
- Dietary fiber44%
- Vitamin A21%
- Vitamin C30%
- Vitamin K89%
- Thiamine31%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E19%
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Niacin10%
- Pantothenic acid14%
- Calcium17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium31%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup Spearmint
3 sprigs Cilantro
¼ cup Pistachios
½ cup Chickpeas
¾ cloves, minced Garlic
⅛ medium Onion
½ tbsp Olive oil
¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed
¼ tsp Buckwheat flour- 🥄¼ tsp Baking soda
- 🥄¼ dash Salt
½ cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes
⅛ pepper Jalapeno peppers
¼ tsp, leaves Oregano
½ cup Spinach
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or oiled foil. Pulse the herbs in a food processor. Add the pistachio nuts and pulse again to chop. Add the chickpeas, 2 of the garlic cloves, onion, oil, cumin, flour and baking soda and blend for thirty seconds, scraping down sides when necessary. You want the mixture a bit rough.
- 2
Carefully remove blade. Using your hands, form 20 small round falafels. Place them on the parchment lined baking sheet. Bake them for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned.
- 3
Stir all tomato chili salsa ingredients together in another bowl. Allow ingredients to sit for flavors to blend.
- 4
Serve on a bed of spinach with the tomato chili salsa. Falafels will keep for about a week covered in the fridge.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (313 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 186 μg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 27 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 106 μg | 89% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 99% |
| Folate (B9) | 121 μg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
| Choline | 51 mg | 9% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 167 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 7 mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 978 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 115 mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 307 mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 83% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 84% |
| Selenium | 5 μg | 9% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 95 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,616 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 3 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 2,316 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 13 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 384 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 73minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 46minCycling (moderate)
- 32minRunning (6 mph)
- 54minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Baked Herb & Pistachio Falafel?
One serving of Baked Herb & Pistachio Falafel (1 serving) has 384 calories, which works out to 123 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Baked Herb & Pistachio Falafel high in protein?
It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (30% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Baked Herb & Pistachio Falafel keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 g of net carbs and 33% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Baked Herb & Pistachio Falafel?
716 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Baked Herb & Pistachio Falafel?
5.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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