Following on from my Spiced Vegetable Croquettes recipe, I continue my quest to come up with healthy, adventurous foods the Twins can feed themselves. They are 11 months old now and really aren’t interested in being fed by Mom, yet I’m trying to continue the balanced diet they used to get from homemade purees. These baby baked falafel are delicious and I’m so pleased my boys are enjoying them. Beans are the perfect source of protein, especially because as a household we are trying to cut down on meat consumption. I am also keen on introducing them to herbs and spices, and what better to do it than this Middle-Eastern classic – Falafel. Why I’ve Broken the Falafel Rules I may be upsetting many an Israeli falafel lover here because traditionally they should be made with dried chickpeas. They should also be fried in oil to give that crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle texture. I apologize in advance because I’ve gone rogue… It can be difficult to find dried chickpeas in your local grocery store, and they also have to be soaked overnight before you can use them. So if you’re prepared and organized, go with dried, but if...
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