BAKED FALAFEL WITH ORANGE-TAHINI SAUCE
This weeknight falafel dinner brings the Middle Eastern platter home with a tangy, orange-spiked tahini sauce, bright quick-pickled red onions, and an easy green cabbage and tomato salad. Serve it with prepared hummus and pita for a more filling meal.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Vegetarian Vegan Wheat/Gluten-Free Dinner Chickpea Coriander Cumin Orange Juice Bake No Meat, No Problem
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Thinly slice one-third of onion. Toss slices with 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup vinegar, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a small bowl; set aside.
- Pulse chickpeas, garlic, coriander, cumin, 3/4 cup parsley, 1 tsp. salt, and remanining onion in a food processor until very coarsely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add flour and baking powder and pulse a few more times to combine.
- Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. Using a 1/4-cup measuring cup, portion out 12 ping pong-sized balls and place on sheet, spacing 1" apart. Gently press down on tops to flatten slightly. Brush tops with 1 Tbsp. oil. Bake falafel, turning balls halfway through, until golden brown and crispy, 20-25 minutes. Wrap pitas in foil and warm in oven during last 5 minutes of baking.
- Meanwhile, whisk 1/4 cup oil and remaining 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon orange juice, 2 tsp. vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in tahini and 1/4 cup water until a smooth sauce forms.
- Whisk 2 Tbsp. pickling liquid from reserved onions with remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in another medium bowl. Add cabbage, tomatoes, and onions and toss to coat.
- Cut each pita into 4 pieces. Drizzle falafel with 2 Tbsp. tahini sauce and top with remaining 1/4 cup parsley. Serve with pita, hummus, salad, and remaining tahini sauce alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Falafel can be made 5 days ahead; store in an airtight container and chill, or freeze up to 1 month.
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Ro Ha N
[email protected]I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy vegan meal.
Riya Islam
[email protected]These falafels are a great source of plant-based protein.
Sayao Neru †
[email protected]I love that this recipe is gluten-free. It's a great option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
Ricky Aleman
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my falafels turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.
muneeb mister
[email protected]These falafels are a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.
Amenur Islam
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The orange tahini sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.
Anvil Vise
[email protected]These falafels are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional fried falafel.
Farhan khan Shipon
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.
Laboni Moni
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!
Adham Zitawi
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The falafels were bland and the orange tahini sauce was too runny.
Ranairtza Irtza
[email protected]These falafels were the perfect appetizer for my party. They were gone in minutes!
Chishti Islamic knowledge
[email protected]I loved how easy this recipe was to follow. Even though I'm not a very experienced cook, I was able to make these falafels without any problems.
Md Merajul islam Merajul
[email protected]The orange tahini sauce was amazing! I could eat it on anything.
Rabika Thapa
[email protected]These falafels were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would have preferred to fry them instead of baking them.
Nembang Dhiren
[email protected]I've never had falafel before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. The falafels were crispy and flavorful, and the orange tahini sauce was a great addition. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rupak Yadav
[email protected]The falafels were delicious, but the orange tahini sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred a more savory sauce.
Erum Sarfaraz
[email protected]These falafels were a hit! I loved the crispy exterior and the flavorful interior. The orange tahini sauce was the perfect complement, adding a tangy and creamy balance to the dish. I'll definitely be making these again soon.