Baked Falafel with Tahini Dressing
These crispy baked falafels are made entirely from whole food plant based ingredients including dried chickpeas, herbs, and spices without any added oil for frying. They deliver authentic Middle Eastern flavor and satisfying texture while remaining light and nourishing.
Crispy golden baked falafels made from soaked dried chickpeas and fresh herbs served with a bright lemon tahini dressing.
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Ingredients
main
herbs
spices
dressing
Instructions
Prepare the Falafel Mixture
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drain and rinse the soaked dried chickpeas thoroughly and add them to a food processor along with fresh parsley, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Pulse 20 to 25 times until a coarse crumbly mixture forms that holds together when pressed.
Shape the Falafels
Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into small patties about one and a half inches wide and half an inch thick. Place them on the prepared baking sheet leaving space between each one. The mixture should be slightly sticky and compact without being wet.
Bake Until Crispy
Bake the falafels in the preheated oven for 12 minutes then carefully flip each one and bake for another 12 to 13 minutes until both sides are deeply golden and crispy. The exterior should be firm and the interior should be tender and fluffy.
Make Tahini Dressing
While the falafels bake, whisk together the tahini and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add two to four tablespoons of water one tablespoon at a time until you reach a pourable drizzling consistency. Season with a pinch of salt and stir well before drizzling generously over the warm falafels.
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