falafel cuit au four tahini (Printer-Friendly Version)

Falafels moelleux au four relevés d’herbes, servis avec une sauce tahini citronnée. Idéal en wrap ou en salade.

# What You'll Need:

→ Falafel

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

→ Tahini Sauce

13 - 1/2 cup tahini
14 - 1/4 cup water, plus more as needed
15 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
16 - 1 clove garlic, minced
17 - Salt, to taste

# Step-by-Step Preparation:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, and baking powder in a food processor. Pulse until blended but still slightly coarse.
03 - Form the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1 to 2 inches in diameter, and arrange evenly on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Lightly brush or spray the falafel with olive oil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
05 - In a bowl, whisk together tahini, water, lemon juice, and minced garlic until smooth. Add salt to taste. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
06 - Serve the baked falafel hot, with tahini sauce on the side or drizzled over the top.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For extra crispiness, brush the falafel with olive oil before baking or broil them for 2-3 minutes after baking.
02 - Falafel can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days or frozen after baking for up to three months.
03 - Canned chickpeas can be used for convenience; ensure they are well rinsed to remove excess sodium.