Description
Baked Falafel with Tahini Sauce is a delicious and nutritious dish that captures the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine. These golden-brown falafel are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, made from a blend of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices. Unlike traditional fried falafel, this baked version offers all the flavor with significantly less oil, making it a healthier choice for any meal. The accompanying creamy tahini sauce adds a rich, tangy element that perfectly complements the falafel’s flavors. Enjoy these versatile bites as an appetizer, main dish, or snack paired with salads, wraps, or enjoyed simply with a drizzle of tahini. Perfect for weeknight dinners or social gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
- Canned chickpeas
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh cilantro
- Garlic cloves
- Ground cumin
- Ground coriander
- Olive oil
- Tahini paste
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine drained chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
- Form small balls from the mixture using your hands or a cookie scoop and place them on the baking sheet.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil over each falafel ball before baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy on both sides; flip halfway through cooking.
- While baking, whisk together tahini paste, lemon juice, water (to thin), garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg