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Crispy Baked Falafel Bowls Easy Recipe with Creamy Tahini Drizzle

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy baked falafel served in bowls with a creamy tahini drizzle, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (15 oz/425g) cans canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
  • ½ small red onion, finely diced
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1½ teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour or chickpea flour for gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing
  • ½ cup (120ml) tahini
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3–4 tablespoons water, to thin the tahini sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (for tahini drizzle)
  • Pinch of salt (for tahini drizzle)
  • Mixed greens or salad, as a base for the bowl
  • Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, pickled onions, or pita bread

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a food processor, combine drained chickpeas, parsley, cilantro (if using), red onion, and garlic. Pulse until the mixture is coarse but holds together, avoiding over-processing.
  3. Transfer the chickpea mixture to a large bowl. Stir in cumin, coriander, paprika, baking powder, flour, salt, and black pepper until well combined. If too wet, add a tablespoon more flour.
  4. With damp hands, form the mixture into balls or patties about 1.5 inches (4 cm) in diameter.
  5. Place the falafel on the prepared baking sheet. Brush or lightly spray with olive oil to encourage browning and crispiness.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 12 minutes), until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  7. While falafel bakes, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and water in a small bowl. Adjust water a tablespoon at a time until the sauce is smooth and pourable but still thick enough to drizzle.
  8. Arrange a bed of mixed greens or salad in bowls. Place baked falafel on top, then drizzle with the creamy tahini sauce. Add optional toppings like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, or pickled onions.
  9. Serve warm. Leftovers reheat well in a toaster oven to retain crispiness.

Notes

If falafel mixture feels crumbly, chill for 10-15 minutes before shaping to help bind. Do not over-process chickpeas to avoid mushy texture. Brush olive oil before baking for crispiness. Flip falafel halfway through baking for even crispness. Leftovers reheat best in toaster oven to maintain crunch. Use chickpea flour for gluten-free version. Tahini sauce can be thinned with water to desired consistency.

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