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Baked Falafel with Tahini Sauce

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Crisp on the outside and tender inside, this baked falafel is drizzled with a silky tahini sauce, making it a healthy and delicious alternative to frying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and thoroughly patted dry
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
  • Tahini Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup water (add more as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the drained chickpeas completely dry with paper towels.
  3. Add the chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper to a food processor and pulse 8–10 times.
  4. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, and baking powder and pulse 2–3 more times to incorporate.
  5. Form the mixture into 16 walnut-sized balls and place them on the prepared sheet.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip each falafel and bake another 12–15 minutes until deep golden brown.
  7. Whisk tahini, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl.
  8. Serve hot with tahini sauce drizzled over or on the side.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with ground oats or almond flour. For extra flavor, consider adding spinach or dill to the mixture.

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