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Crispy Baked Falafel Bowl Recipe Easy Homemade Tahini Sauce and Hummus

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A wholesome and crispy baked falafel bowl served with creamy tahini sauce and smooth hummus, perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal without frying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup chickpea flour or all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2–3 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing before baking)
  • 1/3 cup tahini paste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (for tahini sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for tahini sauce)
  • Water to thin tahini sauce (start with 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 cup prepared hummus (store-bought or homemade)
  • Cooked quinoa or brown rice (about 1 cup cooked per serving)
  • Fresh vegetables: cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, shredded carrots
  • Pickled red onions or olives (optional)
  • Fresh herbs for garnish: parsley, mint, or cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prep the Falafel Mixture (15 minutes): In a food processor, combine drained chickpeas, chopped onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse 10 to 15 times until coarse and holding together but not pureed.
  2. Add the Flour and Adjust Texture (5 minutes): Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in chickpea flour. Add more flour if too wet until it holds when pressed into a ball.
  3. Shape the Falafel (10 minutes): Wet hands slightly and form mixture into golf ball-sized balls or small patties. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Brush with Olive Oil (2 minutes): Lightly brush each falafel with olive oil for a golden, crispy exterior.
  5. Bake the Falafel (20-25 minutes): Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake falafel on middle rack for 10-12 minutes, flip, then bake another 10-12 minutes until crisp and golden-brown.
  6. Prepare the Tahini Sauce (5 minutes): Whisk together tahini paste, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and water gradually until smooth and pourable.
  7. Assemble the Bowl (5 minutes): Spoon cooked quinoa or rice into bowls, add a dollop of hummus, arrange falafel on top, scatter fresh veggies, drizzle tahini sauce, and garnish with herbs or pickled onions.

Notes

Pulse chickpeas just enough to keep texture; avoid over-processing. Brush falafel with olive oil before baking for crispiness. Flip halfway through baking for even browning. Chill mixture if crumbly before shaping. Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in oven to maintain crispiness. Tahini sauce and hummus keep well in fridge for up to a week.

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