This Baked Falafel with Garlic Tahini Sauce is such an easy and delicious dish to add to your repertoire. The falafel come together in just 30 minutes, and you can make the Garlic Tahini Dipping Sauce in just 5 minutes while the falafel bake.
These Falafel use less oil since they are baked and not fried, and you can easily swap out the oil with water in this recipe to make them completely oil-free.
Why You’ll Love Baked Falafel with Garlic Tahini Sauce
- Quick & Easy – This entire dish comes together in just 30 minutes with basic ingredients.
- Versatile – Eat these falafel as a snack, toss them in a pita for a quick lunch, or add them to your favorite salad for some extra protein and flavor.
- Allergy-friendly – These falafel are dairy-free, egg-free, and nut-free. They’re easy to make gluten-free with just one swap (GF breadcrumbs), or oil-free if desired.
Ingredients For Baked Falafel with Garlic Tahini Sauce
- Chickpeas – I use canned chickpeas for this recipe for ease. You can absolutely cook your chickpeas from dried if you prefer.
- Shallots – You can swap these with red onion or scallions if you prefer.
- Fresh parsley – The fresh parsley adds so much flavor, but if you don’t have fresh, you can swap for dried parsley (use 1 tsp of dried herbs for every Tbsp of fresh).
- Breadcrumbs – You can swap for gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Spices – Cumin, coriander, and a bit of salt is all that is needed to make these falafel delicious.
- Oil – Swap for equal parts water if you want to keep these oil-free.
- Garlic Tahini Dipping Sauce – You can find the full list of ingredients below.
Helpful Equipment For Baked Falafel with Garlic Tahini Sauce
In addition to measuring cups and spoons, the following equipment is helpful for this recipe:
- Food processor
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop (optional)
- Blender (for the garlic tahini sauce)
How to Make Baked Falafel with Garlic Tahini Sauce
To Make the Falafel
Preheat the oven 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dice the shallots and remove the large stems from the parsley. Some small stems are ok.
Add all ingredients into a food processor and pulse 10-20 times until the mixture is uniform but not smooth. If you pulse too long, you will end up making hummus!
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping each falafel into a flattened ball.
Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 min per side.
To Make the Garlic Tahini Dipping Sauce
Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth, adding more water to reach desired thickness.
That’s it! Serve and enjoy!
How to Serve Baked Falafel with Garlic Tahini Sauce
Eat these falafel on their own as a snack. Toss them on top of a salad for added protein and flavor. Throw them into a pita with pickles, relish and greens for a delicious lunch-time sandwich.
How to Store Baked Falafel with Garlic Tahini Sauce
- Fridge – Store the falafel in an air-tight container for 5-7 days. The sauce will last 3-5 days when store in an air-tight container as well.
- Freezer – Freeze the fully-cooled falafel for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
More Tips for Making Baked Falafel with Garlic Tahini Sauce
- Not Vegan? Serve with a dairy-based sauce or in a pita with feta cheese.
- Gluten-free? Just swap for gluten-free breadcrumbs and you’re all set.
- Oil-free? Swap the oil in the falafel with water and you’re all set!
FAQ: Baked Falafel with Garlic Tahini Sauce
Can I use a different bean for this falafel?
Sure! You can try this recipe with any bean you’d like. Keep in mind some beans are softer than others, so make sure not to over-blend when making the mixture.
Can you freeze falafel?
Yep! Make sure they are fully cooled before freezing. Separate with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Looking for more delicious uses for chickpeas? Try these Crunchy Chickpea Tacos or Roasted Chickpea Lemon Pasta.
Baked Falafel with Garlic Tahini Sauce
Equipment
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop (optional)
- Blender (for the garlic tahini sauce)
Ingredients
For the Falafel
- 1 15oz can chickpeas
- 2 medium shallots
- ½ cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp oil
For the Garlic Tahini Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tsp garlic paste (about 4 cloves of garlic)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 – 4 tbsp water
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tsp dried dill
Instructions
To Make the Falafel:
- Preheat the oven 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Dice the shallots and remove the large stems from the parsley.
- Add all ingredients into a food processor and pulse 10-20 times until the mixture is uniform but not smooth. If you pulse too long, you will end up making hummus!
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping each falafel into a flattened ball.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 min per side.
For the Garlic Tahini Dipping Sauce
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth, adding more water to reach desired thickness.
- That's it! Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Not Vegan? Serve with a dairy-based sauce or in a pita with feta cheese.
- Gluten-free? Just swap for gluten-free breadcrumbs and you’re all set.
- Oil-free? Swap the oil in the falafel with water and you’re all set!
Nutrition
Please note, while all ingredients used in this recipe have been verified to be vegan and free of applicable allergens at the time of recipe creation, different brands may differ in their ingredients or processing procedures and may change their ingredients at any time. For some recipes, I do include ingredients that are processed in a facility that processes other allergens. Please make sure to check the ingredients and processing procedures for your specific purchases to ensure they meet your dietary needs.
Last Updated on February 14, 2025
These falafel are super easy to make ahead and have for lunches, on top of salads, or as a snack all on their own!