3 Baked "Fried" Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 pound chickpeas, cooked

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 onion, chopped

• 4 tablespoons parsley

• 1 teaspoon mint

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

• Salt

• 3 tablespoons wheat flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a food processor, add the chickpeas and process until a paste forms. Add the olive oil and process for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, onion, parsley, mint, cumin and salt, and process for another 2 minutes.

3. Spoon the mixture into a bowl and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

4. Mix in the flour and baking powder. Scoop spoonfuls of batter and shape into falafels. Place on a greased baking sheet.

5. Bake for 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt to taste

• 1 pinch paprika

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into strips

• Wheat flour, for breading

• 2 beaten eggs, for breading

• Cornflakes, crushed

• 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 390 degrees.

2. Add minced garlic, salt and paprika to a mortar and pestle and blend until a paste forms.

3. Place chicken strips in a mixing bowl and add garlic paste. Stir until chicken is well coated.

4. In a shallow dish, add the flour. In a separate shallow dish, add beaten eggs. In a third dish, add the cornflakes mixed with parsley. Dredge the chicken strips in the flour, then egg, then cornflakes.

5. Place on a greased baking pan, and bake for 30 minutes. Serve with ketchup.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pink potatoes, peeled

• 4 cups ice water

• 1 cup white vinegar

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 390 degrees. Cut potatoes into wedge fries. Place in a large mixing bowl and add water and vinegar. Allow to soak for 15 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and pat dry. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes. Serve with ketchup.