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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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and I've never been disappointed. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Lonny Sakaria
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh herbs. It really gives the falafel a bright and flavorful taste.
Mickey Erwin
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the falafel can be baked in the oven while you're doing other things.
Clyde Presley
[email protected]I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The falafel were very flavorful and the sauce was creamy and tangy.
Kenderick Jenkins Jr
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The falafel are so delicious and the sauce is to die for.
Jamshad jameel
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to make falafel, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The orange-tahini sauce is a great twist on the traditional tahini sauce.
Life_as niya
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious snack. The falafel are a good source of protein and the sauce is a good source of healthy fats.
Junaid Aman
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and I've never been disappointed. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Dah Bleh
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh herbs. It really gives the falafel a bright and flavorful taste.
Clare Mirza
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the falafel can be baked in the oven while you're doing other things.
Matthew “Jodran the best” Jaiy
[email protected]I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The falafel were very flavorful and the sauce was creamy and tangy.
kaitlin mahon
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The falafel are so delicious and the sauce is to die for.
Sathi Akhtar
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to make falafel, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The orange-tahini sauce is a great twist on the traditional tahini sauce.
Nurun Nabi
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the falafel and the sauce.
Ali Raza nahra
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. The falafel are packed with protein and the sauce is a good source of healthy fats.
Sebit Maker Peter
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about baking falafel instead of frying them, but I was pleasantly surprised. They turned out just as crispy and delicious.
Subhan Mirza
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.
VLAD IOAN PUSCAS
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of falafel, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange-tahini sauce is what really makes this dish special. It's so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the falafel.
Santo Khan
[email protected]This baked falafel with orange-tahini sauce was an absolute delight! The falafel were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was tangy and creamy. I served it with a side of pita bread and hummus, and it was a perfect meal.