Baked Falafel Recipe

Name: Baked Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup tahini; 1/4 cup water; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs; 4 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt, melted; 2 (8-inch) pita pocket breads, cut in half; Shredded romaine lettuce; Sliced tomatoes; Sliced onion

Servings: persons

1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1 small (1/2 cup) onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
4 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt, melted
2 (8-inch) pita pocket breads, cut in half
Shredded romaine lettuce
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced onion

1
Heat oven to 400F.
2
Combine tahini and water in bowl; set aside.
3
Place all falafel ingredients except bread crumbs and Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt in food processor bowl fitted with metal blade.
4
Pulse until ingredients are blended into thick paste.
5
Brush 15x10x1-inch baking pan with 1 tablespoon melted Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt.
6
Place bread crumbs into shallow bowl; set aside.
7
Shape falafel mixture into 12 balls.
8
Flatten to 1 1/2-inch circles; coat in bread crumbs.
9
Place onto prepared baking pan.
10
Brush tops of patties with remaining butter.
11
Bake 15 minutes; turn patties.
12
Bake 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.
13
Place 3 falafel into each pita bread half; top with lettuce, tomatoes and onions.
14
Drizzle with tahini sauce.

215

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup tahini, 1/4 cup water, 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic, and more.

Yes, Baked Falafel falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Falafel

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