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Bloody Falafel Fingers. Baked Chickpea Split Pea Falafels for Halloween. Vegan Glutenfree recipe

October 17, 2013 By Richa 65 Comments

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Vegan Falafel Fingers. Perfect halloween snack. Smear with ketchup to make them all bloody. Easy Witch fingers! Gluten-free Soy-free Sugar-free Recipe Makes 9 to 10
 
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BOO! pfft. Of course You are not scared. There is still time for Halloween! I was racking my brain to come up with Halloween ideas and really I am not that good at thinking up creepy goodies. šŸ™‚ 

I was planning to make falafels the other day and was browsing for ideas online. A good load of eyeballs and witch fingers were thrown at me by the interwebz. So came the idea of making some bloody falafel fingers.

I soaked up some chickpeas and decided to add some split yellow peas(more legumes the better!), and falafel spices. Shaped them up into fingers, made almond finger nails and dipped the falafels in Sriracha/ketchup. Baked them up. Bam! I also made a sandwich with the fingers with some freshly baked bread. Those fingers coming out of the sammie look creepy dont they ;). 
And that is just Sriracha, no food coloring. Baked Beany Nutritious, no gluten or grain and awesome. The bread is a Cauliflower Loaf which will be on the blog shortly. You can use any favorite bread or this Everyday Sandwich Loaf. You can make the falafels with just chickpeas or just split peas or any bean that you have on hand. Shape them any which way if you dont like fingers. I made a bunch of regular patties too. 

Vegan Falafel Fingers | Vegan Richa

Last year I made these Halloween Mummy Pizzas, with home made Mozzarella and cheddar, for the Pizza Vegan Month of food theme.

These Pizzas have since then been featured on The Vegan Woman’s Halloween guide which has lots more fun options, and Dailyburn’s Spook-tacular Gluten-free Halloween Options.

Remember this gorgeous Quinoa Biryani! That was featured on Vegnews’s 7 Fall favorites yesterday! Warm spiced up quinoa for the cold weather:). This has been an awesome week with lots of love! Thank you everyone for the features.

Some more amazingly creative Halloween ideas at Cara’s ebook here. gosh those infested cupcakes.:)

Vegan Falafel Fingers!

Vegan Falafel Fingers. Perfect halloween snack. Easy Witch fingers! VeganRicha.com #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Sugarfree #vegan #Recipe

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Steps:

Soak the chickpeas and split peas. Drain and keep ready. If your chickpeas and split peas are too hard, you can blanch them in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and then use. 

Vegan Falafel Fingers. Perfect halloween snack. Easy Witch fingers! VeganRicha.com #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Sugarfree #vegan #Recipe

Drain and add to food processor or blender. Add all the other ingredients.

Vegan Falafel Fingers. Perfect halloween snack. Easy Witch fingers! VeganRicha.com #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Sugarfree #vegan #Recipe

Pulse to make a coarse well mixed mixture.

Vegan Falafel Fingers. Perfect halloween snack. Easy Witch fingers! VeganRicha.com #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Sugarfree #vegan #Recipe

Add some chickpea flour if needed and shape into fingers or patties. Stick almond halves with some chickpea flour paste for finger nails.

Vegan Falafel Fingers. Perfect halloween snack. Easy Witch fingers! VeganRicha.com #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Sugarfree #vegan #Recipe

Bake until golden brown.  Serve hot.

Vegan Falafel Fingers. Perfect halloween snack. Easy Witch fingers! VeganRicha.com #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Sugarfree #vegan #Recipe

Or make a creepy Sandwich. Top bread slice with greens, Falafel fingers, Sriracha, onions, tahini.

Vegan Falafel Fingers. Perfect halloween snack. Easy Witch fingers! VeganRicha.com #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Sugarfree #vegan #Recipe

I thought of splashing a load more ketchup on the sandwich then decided against it ;). Feel free to serve and use props and dips as you like.

Vegan Falafel Fingers. Perfect halloween snack. Easy Witch fingers! VeganRicha.com #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Sugarfree #vegan #Recipe

Vegan Falafel Fingers. Perfect halloween snack. Smear with ketchup to make them all bloody. Easy Witch fingers! Gluten-free Soy-free Sugar-free Recipe Makes 9 to 10 #glutenfree #veganricha #vegan
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Bloody Falafel Fingers. Baked Chickpea Split Pea Falafels for Halloween. Vegan Glutenfree recipe

Vegan Falafel Fingers. Perfect halloween snack. Smear with ketchup to make them all bloody. Easy Witch fingers! Gluten-free Soy-free Sugar-free Recipe Makes 9 to 10
Prep Time2 hrs
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time2 hrs 30 mins
Course: halloween
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (82 g) dry chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup (72.5 g) dry split yellow peas
  • 1/3 cup (4.67 g) chopped red onion
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup (4 g) cilantro packed
  • 1/4 cup (15 g) parsley packed
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) whole coriander seeds or coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) cayenne pepper/ or black pepper or to taste I also added 1/2 a Serrano chili pepper. Spice!
  • 2 teaspoons oil optional
  • 1-2 Tablespoons (1 Tablespoons) chickpea flour

Instructions

  • Wash and Soak chickpeas and split peas for 2 hours or overnight (overnight for best results. you can also use Sprouted chickpeas). They should have a give when you press them. *If the chickpeas or split peas are too hard even after the soak (sometimes they are too old), blanch them in rapidly boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and then use.
  • Drain and add to food processor or blender. Add the rest of the ingredients except chickpea flour. Pulse to form a coarse mixture. If using a Blendtec or other blender, blend half the amount at a time. Transfer to bowl and add chickpea flour if the mixture is too mushy and doesn't easily stick together. Form patties or long fingers.
  • Stick almond halves to the fingers using chickpea flour and water paste(add a few drops of water to a teaspoon of chickpea flour). I soaked raw almonds for an hour, then peeled and halved them to use.
  • Bake in preheated 375 degrees F / 170Āŗc for 25 minutes or until golden brown on the outside. (Turn the tray after 15 minutes to bake evenly). Serve hot. If serving patties, serve with tahini sauce, hummus, lettuce, pickles, onions and tomatoes, as is or in a pita.
  • Dip the fingers in ketchup or Sriracha and serve as is or in a Sandwich with Tahini, Onions, greens and drizzle more Sriracha.

Notes

nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Bloody Falafel Fingers. Baked Chickpea Split Pea Falafels for Halloween. Vegan Glutenfree recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Sodium 238mg10%
Potassium 203mg6%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 215IU4%
Vitamin C 3.1mg4%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Vegan Falafel Fingers. Perfect halloween snack. Easy Witch fingers! VeganRicha.com #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Sugarfree #vegan #Recipe

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  1. Kristen Kelley says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:46 am

    Loving the finger sandwiches šŸ˜‰

    Reply
  2. Cadry's Kitchen says

    October 18, 2013 at 3:25 am

    So fun! I love it!

    Reply
  3. Veena Theagarajan says

    October 18, 2013 at 5:26 am

    super tempting sandwich

    Reply
  4. Rahul Kataria says

    October 18, 2013 at 6:44 am

    Thanks for sharing this post.it such a nice Food Processor product .i am happy to buy this.

    Reply
  5. coconutandberries says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:59 am

    This is such a fabulous idea! And they look strangely tasty!! If I end up doing anything at mine for Halloween I’m definitely making these. Even if not, I’d like to try the chickpea/yellow split pea falafel .

    Reply
  6. Mel says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:02 am

    They look fantastic and slightly creepy with the almond fingertips. I love how you have used split peas and chickpeas in your falafels – what a great idea!

    Reply
  7. Maggie Muggins says

    October 18, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Ha! Those look so fun!

    Reply
  8. erinwyso says

    October 18, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    ha! I love it Richa. Creepy + Yum is so much fun. My favorite part is the bloody sriracha. Happy Halloween!

    Reply
  9. acookinthemaking says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    The creepy finger sandwich is too funny! Very creative and looks tasty too šŸ™‚

    Reply
  10. veganmiam.com says

    October 19, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    Wow, these fingers look blooooooooooody tasty with that damn Sriracha! Happy Halloween!!!!

    Reply
  11. GiGi says

    October 19, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    You scared me and I will never look at falafel quite the same. Bahahahahaha.

    Reply
  12. Michelle Trenholm says

    October 20, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    These look great! I have a Halloween party to attend soon and I was looking for something healthy – and scary – to bring. I’m definitely going to try these!!

    Reply
  13. Caitlin says

    October 22, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    i need to make these for my halloween party! how much does 1/2 c of chickpeas become once cooked?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      October 22, 2013 at 8:33 pm

      the chickpeas arent cooked, just soaked They become like 2.5 times. the current measurement if you sub the split yellow peas with chickpeas will make maybe 1 more finger than if u used split peas.

      Reply
      • Charu Gupta says

        October 28, 2020 at 7:42 pm

        I am going to try these for halloween party that I am going to this weekend. Just weekend if the falafel gets too dry after baking.

        Reply
        • Richa says

          October 29, 2020 at 12:30 am

          They do dry out a bit. Brush generously with oil and bake and store Refrigerated in a closed container. The closed container will keep the moisture in. Reheat and serve with generous sauce or dressing

          Reply
  14. Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes says

    October 24, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    Ha! These are so awesome, I think some of Cara’s Halloween madness has rubbed off on you! They are so super CREEPY!

    Reply
  15. The Peace Patch says

    October 25, 2013 at 1:18 am

    lol…every time I hear the phrase “finger sandwiches” from now on these images will pop into my head. You’ve given afternoon teas a whole new spin. šŸ˜‰

    Reply
  16. Lori says

    October 13, 2016 at 6:00 am

    I’d love to make these for an office potluck luncheon. Can these be served cold? Or do you have suggestions on how could warmed up or kept warm until noon? How well do they stick together Do they fall apart when cold?

    Reply
  17. Jan Bennicoff says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:20 am

    5 stars
    I have loved everyone of your recipes. I bought your book!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      October 31, 2017 at 9:21 pm

      Thats Awesome! Thank you Jan!

      Reply
  18. Alexandra Kovacs says

    March 26, 2019 at 3:20 am

    5 stars
    This recipe Definitely I’m gonna try..Thanks for share

    Reply
  19. Disha Shengale says

    October 15, 2019 at 7:47 am

    5 stars
    Outstanding recipe. This is the second recipe I tried and everyone at my home loved it. I’m your fan for life now.

    Disha

    Reply
    • Richa says

      October 15, 2019 at 12:07 pm

      Thank you Disha!

      Reply
  20. Disha Bhutani says

    January 8, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Awesome recipe. This is the second recipe I tried and everyone at my home loved it. I’m your fan for life now.

    Reply
  21. Kartikeya Tyagi says

    January 18, 2020 at 7:14 pm

    Great recipe !! now I am a big fan of your recipes

    Reply
  22. Arti Rathor says

    April 16, 2020 at 3:11 am

    delicious recipe. I loved it

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      April 19, 2020 at 8:43 pm

      yay!!

      Reply
  23. Hailey says

    April 23, 2020 at 6:48 am

    5 stars
    These turned out great! Thanks for the idea. The kids are already asking when we might do them again… šŸ™‚

    Reply
  24. Sakshi says

    May 11, 2020 at 7:34 am

    5 stars
    Amazing recipe. I tried it at home and its taste is just outstanding. Thanks for sharing it.

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      May 11, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      anytime, it’s my pleasure

      Reply
  25. Vikash Chandra says

    May 12, 2020 at 12:54 am

    I tried one and everyone loved it. We also try many new cooking styles at our PG and our friends fall in love with these foods. Thank you

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      May 21, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      wow – awesome!

      Reply
  26. Disha L says

    May 15, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    Love the recipe Richa! Looks amazingly delicious. Will try it this weekend. Hope it turns out good… like yours. šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      May 15, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      awwww you’re sweet =) thanks

      Reply
  27. Varun sharma says

    May 22, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe !! now I am a big fan of your recipes

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      May 23, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      Thanks Varun!

      Reply
  28. Varun sharma says

    May 22, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    Great recipe .big fan of your recipes

    Reply
  29. Sachin Diwakar says

    June 24, 2020 at 9:06 am

    5 stars
    So delicious recipe. It is one of my favorite recipes that I have ever tried at my home. Thanks for sharing your outstanding recipes.

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      June 24, 2020 at 9:09 am

      Thanks for the great review, so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  30. arnav sharma says

    June 25, 2020 at 6:07 am

    5 stars
    This recipe Definitely I’m gonna try..Thanks for share

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      June 25, 2020 at 10:54 am

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  31. Satish Singh says

    July 14, 2020 at 8:37 am

    Ahh!! It looks so delicious. Gonna try it soon.

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      July 14, 2020 at 10:11 am

      Epic!! go for it

      Reply
  32. shailesh khare says

    August 11, 2020 at 11:52 am

    its is delicious and crisp which is to be melting down in our mouth . i enjoyed this receipe .

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      August 12, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      awesome!!

      Reply
  33. Best Myprice says

    August 15, 2020 at 2:52 am

    Nice post i like it!

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      August 16, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      thanks!! I like it a lot too

      Reply
  34. ainz says

    October 24, 2020 at 7:36 am

    Just looking for ideas for a family halloween. I have been making witch fingers out of shortbread, with an almond nail, for years. It never occurred to me to make a savory version. I am so glad someone else did and posted the result.
    THanks.

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      October 25, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      That’s great! Yes they’re very diverse and you can try experimenting with various flavours. Like rosemary or others.

      Reply

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