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Baked Falafel with Tahini Sauce Recipe

Baked Falafel with Tahini Sauce Recipe: Flavorful and Crisp

Enjoy these baked falafel with tahini sauce, a flavorful and healthy twist on traditional falafel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Other
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Falafel
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh Herbs such as parsley or cilantro
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 cup Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil plus more for drizzling
For the Tahini Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Tahini
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp Water adjust as needed

Equipment

  • oven
  • Food Processor
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Falafel Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine all falafel ingredients and pulse until coarsely blended.
  3. Transfer mixture to a bowl and mix in flour, baking powder, and olive oil.
  4. Form the mixture into small balls or patties and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
  6. While baking, whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth.
  7. Serve baked falafel drizzled with tahini sauce and garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

Feel free to customize these falafel by adding spices or ingredients like chili powder for heat.