YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Crispy Baked Falafel with Lemon-Garlic Tahini Sauce
Enjoy a hearty yet light dish featuring baked falafel made from blended chickpeas, aromatic herbs, and warm spices, served with a zesty lemon-garlic tahini sauce enriched with nonfat Greek yogurt. The result is a crunchy, flavor-packed meal that satisfies your savory cravings without compromising your nutritional goals.
INGREDIENTS
1.25 cups canned chickpeas (205g)
1 small red onion (40g)
2 garlic cloves (6g) for falafel mix
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (4g)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (125g)
1 teaspoon tahini (5g)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (15g)
1 garlic clove (3g) for sauce
Pinch of salt
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray with olive oil if desired.
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, red onion, 2 garlic cloves, fresh parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture is coarsely ground but still has some texture.
Scoop the mixture into small patties or balls, about the size of a walnut, and place them on the baking sheet. Gently flatten the balls for even baking.
Bake the falafel in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are crisp and golden on the outside.
While the falafel bakes, prepare the lemon-garlic tahini sauce. In a small bowl, combine the nonfat Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, the additional minced garlic clove, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.
Once the falafel are finished baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve the falafel warm with the lemon-garlic tahini sauce on the side or drizzle it over the top.
Enjoy this versatile dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner as a satisfying and nutritious meal.