YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Crispy Baked Falafel with Lemon-Garlic Tahini Sauce
Enjoy a wholesome and savory twist on classic falafel, featuring a protein-boosted blend of chickpeas, chickpea flour, and edamame mixed with aromatic herbs and spices. Baked to a perfect crisp and drizzled with a zesty lemon-garlic tahini sauce, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures ideal for a nutritious meal any time of day.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup Canned Chickpeas (164g)
1/3 cup Chickpea Flour (40g)
1/2 cup Shelled Edamame (75g)
1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley (15g)
1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro (15g)
1/4 cup Diced Onion (40g)
2 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Ground Coriander
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
0.5 tbsp Tahini (15g)
2 tbsp Lemon Juice (30g)
1 clove Garlic (for sauce)
Water, Salt & Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, chickpea flour, steamed shelled edamame, parsley, cilantro, diced onion, and 2 cloves of garlic. Pulse until the mixture is coarse but well combined; avoid over-processing to keep a chunky texture.
Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Pulse a few more times until just incorporated. If the mixture feels too wet, add a bit more chickpea flour.
Form the mixture into small patties or balls (about 4-5 pieces) and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the falafel are crispy and golden on the outside.
While the falafel are baking, prepare the lemon-garlic tahini sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together 0.5 tablespoon tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 clove minced garlic, and a splash of water to reach your desired sauce consistency. Season with a pinch of salt.
Once baked, remove the falafel from the oven, drizzle them with the tahini sauce, and serve warm. Enjoy as a stand-alone meal or with your favorite salad or whole grain side.