Crunchy Baked Falafel Salad Recipe

Name: Crunchy Baked Falafel Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the falafel:; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 15.5-oz. can chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved; 1/4 cup chickpea flour, divided; 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast; 2 garlic cloves, microplaned or finely minced; 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley; 1/3 cup finely chopped white or yellow onion; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground corinader; 1/2 teaspoon (generous) kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs; Putting it all together:; 1/4 cup well-stirred tahini; 1/4 cup water; 1 garlic cloved, mircoplaned or finely minced; 6 cups finely shredded green cabbage; 8 or so good-sized radishes, trimmed and cut into matchsticks; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 4 pita breads

Servings: persons

For the falafel:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 15.5-oz. can chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
1/4 cup chickpea flour, divided
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
2 garlic cloves, microplaned or finely minced
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1/3 cup finely chopped white or yellow onion
1 egg
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground corinader
1/2 teaspoon (generous) kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
Putting it all together:
1/4 cup well-stirred tahini
1/4 cup water
1 garlic cloved, mircoplaned or finely minced
6 cups finely shredded green cabbage
8 or so good-sized radishes, trimmed and cut into matchsticks
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
4 pita breads

1
Spread the olive oil and vegetable oil evenly into a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 375u00b0.
2
Pulse the drained chickpeas in a food processor until finely ground.
3
Put the ground chickpeas in a medium bowl. Add 1 tbsp. of the chickpea flour and then the rest of the falafel ingredients except the plain dry breadcrumbs (so, nutritional yeast through baking soda). Mix well.
4
Put your oiled pan in the oven to get nice and hot while you shape the falafel.
5
Place the remaining 3 Tbsp. chickpea flour on a small plate or shallow dish. Divide the falafel mixture into 16 evenly-sized patties, and coat each patty in the chickpea flour, gently brushing off the excess. Set the patties aside on a cutting board as you coat them.
6
Place the plain dry breadcrumbs on a small plate or shallow dish. Beat or whisk the reserved chickpea liquid until thick and foamy, like egg whites. Use a pastry brush to brush each patty all over with a little bit of whipped chickpea liquid, and then coat both sides lightly in the dry breadcrumbs. Set the patties aside on a cutting board as you coat them.
7
Once all of the patties are coated in flour and crumbs, use a oven mitt! to take your hot pan out of the preheated oven. Place the patties in the pan (the oil will sizzle) and bake for about 10 minutes on each side, flipping once.
8
To serve, make a tahini sauce by stirring together the tahini, water, and garlic. Season to taste with salt. Also, toast the pitas. Then toss together the cabbage, radishes, and cilantro, place the warm falafel on top, drizzle with the dressing, and finish with pieces of your toasted pita. Make sure to get a little bit of everything in each bite.

335

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the falafel:, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 15.5-oz. can chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Crunchy Baked Falafel Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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