Crispy Baked Falafel with Lemony Tahini Sauce
Falafel is a popular Mid-Eastern street food typically made with chickpeas or fava beans. It is often served in pita sandwiches, as part of an appetizer platter, or just as an appetizer or finger food. They are crispy on the outside and nice and tender inside.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1-1/2 cups dried chickpeas soaked overnight in water and drained
- 1 medium onion roughly chopped
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 cup parsley roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
Sauce Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons tahini
- 1 lemon juiced
- Sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup water or more depending on desired consistency
For Serving:
- Leafy greens Raw/cooked vegetables of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with one tablespoon of olive oil.
- In a food processor, add chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, and the remaining olive oil. Pulse a couple times to break down the chickpeas, then process until a smooth and thick mixture forms, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form into a patty using your hands. Repeat until you’ve used all of the mixture. This should yield approximately 18 falafel patties.
- Arrange falafels on the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven to roast until golden brown and crisp, approximately 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through the baking time.
- In the meantime, make the tahini sauce. Whisk tahini and lemon juice in a small bowl. Lightly season with salt. The mixture will become very thick. Thin tahini sauce to desired consistency by adding water, 2 tablespoons at a time. Amount needed will vary based on liquid content of your tahini and lemon.
- Serve the crispy falafel patties on a bed of leafy greens and fresh vegetables on the side. Drizzle with lemony tahini sauce. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 24g (8%)Protein: 10g (20%)Fat: 25g (38%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 25mg (1%)Potassium: 455mg (13%)Fiber: 7g (29%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 1308IU (26%)Vitamin C: 37mg (45%)Calcium: 93mg (9%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
