I love Falafel. As a Vegetarian I eat it whenever I see it on a Restaurant Menu. I also make my own. I recently stopped eating Dairy so I have an alternative Vegan recipe for a Sauce. Typically they're topped with Tzatziki Sauce which contains Yogurt. You can choose a Dairy Free Yogurt if you prefer the taste of authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce.
Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
A Food Processor
A Foil lined Sheet Pan drizzled with 2 tsp. Olive Oil.
1 - 15 oz. Can of Chickpeas, drained
1 Egg
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1/4 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
2 tsp Olive Oil
1/4 C Flour
1/4 C Loosely Chopped Fresh Parsley
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
(OPTIONAL, Tomato and Lettuce for Serving)
In the Food Processor
Chickpeas
Egg
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Dried Oregano
Cumin
Salt
2 tsp Olive Oil
Pulse and Process until Creamy Smooth and Pourable.
Transfer to a Medium Mixing Bowl.
Add:
Flour
Parsley
Baking Powder
Mix by Hand to Combine Well.
Divide mixture into 12 equal Patties about 1/2" Thick.
Transfer Patties to the Sheet Pan.
Bake 20 Minutes or until Golden Brown. (Flipping after 10 Minutes.)
Remove and transfer to a Serving Platter.
Serve in Pita Pockets topped with Tahini Sauce. (Tomato and Lettuce Optional)
Tahini Sauce:
1/2 C Tahini
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 C Warm Water, more if necessary for consistency.
In a Small Mixing Bowl:
Tahini
Salt
Garlic
Whisk Well.
Slowly Drizzle with Water while continuously Whisking until Creamy Smooth and Pourable.
The Sauce can also be used for Salads, Cooked Vegetables and Veggie Burgers.
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| Ready for the Oven |
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| Tahini Sauce |
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| Out of the Oven |
