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Falafel Balls with Tahini Sauce

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Flavor-packed falafel balls served with a creamy tahini sauce, perfect for lunch boxes.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small onion, chopped roughly
  • 2 handfuls flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp chickpea flour
  • For the tahini sauce: ¼ cup tahini
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Water to thin
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, parsley, and garlic. Pulse until chunky, not mushy.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and mix in the cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, baking powder, and chickpea flour until well combined.
  3. Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls and slightly flatten them.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  5. Place the falafel on the prepared tray, drizzling each with a little olive oil.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crispy.
  7. For the tahini sauce, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and salt, adding water until it reaches a pourable consistency.

Notes

Chill the mix for 30 minutes before forming the balls for better consistency. For added crunch, sprinkle sesame seeds on top before cooking.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2-3 balls
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg