Dairy & Nut-Free Baked Falafel with Tahini-Free Sauce
These baked falafel are a healthier, dairy and nut-free take on the classic. Served with a lemon-herb sauce that replaces traditional tahini for those with sesame allergies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried chickpeas
- 0.5 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak dried chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain well.
- 2Preheat oven to 190°C.
- 3In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4Process until a coarse mixture forms. Do not over-process.
- 5Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- 6Place the falafel on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 8Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and water for the sauce.
- 9Serve the baked falafel with the lemon-herb sauce.
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