Falafel with turmeric tahini sauce recipe, dairy-free
Jess Hoffman / 21 Jan 2016
We believe that preparation is key when it comes to healthy eating; whether this means cooking up batches of food for the week on a Sunday or simply buying the ingredients you need to make meals for week. Whichever you do, these baked falafels by @choosingchia make a delicious lunch or dinner option. With a cooking time of 35 minutes, they are quick and easy to put together for a healthy middle eastern inspired dish.
Serves 1
Ingredients
Falafel:
1 can (200g) chickpeas
1 cup spinach
½ cup parsley
2 tbsp. oat flour
1 garlic clove
¼ cup onion
1 tbsp. olive oil
½ lemon
½ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. ground coriander
Salt and pepper to taste
Tahini Turmeric Sauce:
½ cup tahini
¼ cup warm water
½ cup tahini
¼ cup warm water
½ lemon (juice)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tbsp. maple
½ tsp. turmeric
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until a dough forms.
3. Line a baking pan with parchment paper
4. Use a spoon, or your hands to make small falafel patties and place on your baking pan.
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until falafel balls are golden brown around the edges.
6. For the sauce, mix all of the ingredients into a small bowl until incorporated.
7. Serve with baked falafel
Jess Hoffman
Food Blogger
