Baked Falafel Patties with Tahini Sauce

 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.

Ready for the Oven

Tahini Sauce

Out of the Oven

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!