Baked Falafel - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups dried garbanzo beans, soaked in water overnight, drained or (15 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium onion, finely chopped (~3/4 c)
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 cup chopped fresh parsley (or a mix of parsley, cilantro, green onions, mint)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (to taste)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
2 tablespoons flour (use as needed)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Combine all ingredients except flour in a food processor and pulse to combine until a coarse mixture is formed. Add flour or water 1 T at a time as needed to make a cohesive mixture.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop balls of mixture onto well oiled cookie sheets. You can brush or mist tops of falafels with olive oil to make a crunchier browner crust. Cook for 10-12 minutes per side until golden brown.