Description
Baked Falafel with Tahini Sauce is a healthy and delicious dish made from chickpeas and spices, served with a creamy tahini sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
- Add flour and pulse again until combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the falafel.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- While the falafel is baking, prepare the tahini sauce by mixing tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve the baked falafel warm with tahini sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper.
- These falafels can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with pita bread and fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 falafel ball
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Baked Falafel, Tahini Sauce, Healthy Recipe, Vegan Dish