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Baked Falafel with Tahini Sauce: A Delightful Recipe!

A delightful recipe for baked falafel served with a creamy tahini sauce, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • For the Tahini Sauce:1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water more as needed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the whole wheat flour until fully incorporated.
  4. Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  6. While the falafel bakes, prepare the tahini sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, and salt until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.
  7. Serve the baked falafel warm with tahini sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

  • For added flavor, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika to the falafel mixture.
  • You can also serve the falafel in pita bread with fresh vegetables for a delicious sandwich.