Baked Falafel with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Baked falafel is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It's made with chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. The falafel are baked in the oven until golden brown and crispy. Serve with tahini yogurt sauce for dipping.

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish that is made with chickpeas, herbs, and spices. It is typically fried, but this recipe bakes the falafel in the oven, which makes it a healthier option. The tahini yogurt sauce is a creamy and flavorful dipping sauce that complements the falafel perfectly.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
3. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
4. Place the falafel on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Serve with tahini yogurt sauce.

Why It Works

• Baking the falafel in the oven instead of frying them makes them a healthier option.
• The combination of chickpeas, herbs, and spices gives the falafel a delicious flavor.
• The tahini yogurt sauce is a creamy and flavorful dipping sauce that complements the falafel perfectly.