YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Crispy Baked Falafel with Creamy Tahini Sauce
Enjoy a light yet satisfying take on falafel with a crispy baked exterior and a zingy, creamy tahini sauce. This dish blends the nutty flavor of chickpeas with the brightness of lemon and garlic, rounded out by a subtle egg white boost, making it a wholesome meal perfect for any time of the day.
INGREDIENTS
1.25 cups canned chickpeas (300g)
2 tbsp chickpea flour (16g)
3 large egg whites (99g total)
1 tsp olive oil (5g)
1 tbsp tahini (15g)
1 tbsp lemon juice (15g)
1 garlic clove
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp water (15g)
PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, chickpea flour, egg whites, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse, slightly sticky dough. Avoid over-processing for texture.
Using damp hands, form the mixture into small patties or balls, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle or lightly brush the falafel with olive oil to help with browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even crisping.
While the falafel is baking, prepare the creamy tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, water, a pinch of salt, and additional crushed garlic if desired until smooth.
Once the falafel are crispy and golden, remove them from the oven and serve warm with the tahini sauce on the side.