Gluten-free Baked Falafel with Tahini Sauce
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A delicious and healthy gluten-free version of traditional falafel, served with a creamy tahini sauce.
- Author: Jenna
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup gluten-free flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
- Add gluten-free flour and pulse until combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the falafel.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- While the falafel is baking, prepare the tahini sauce by mixing tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth.
- Serve the baked falafel warm with tahini sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add spices like paprika or cayenne pepper to the falafel mixture.
- Serve with fresh vegetables or in a gluten-free wrap.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg