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Baked Herb Falafel Bowls with Garlicky Tahini Dressing

Golden baked chickpea falafel patties over lemon parsley quinoa, cucumber salad, and creamy tahini.

Skip deep-fried street falafel for this wholesome baked version. Packed with fresh parsley, cilantro, and garlic, these chickpea patties bake golden brown on a sheet pan and stay delightfully crumbly over nutty quinoa and creamy lemon tahini sauce.

⏱PREP TIME20 min

🔥COOK TIME25 min

🍱BATCH YIELD4 Meals

🧊SHELF LIFE4 Days

Baked Herb Falafel Bowls with Garlicky Tahini Dressing

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Baked Falafel Patties

2 cans Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)(drained & dried)
1 cup Fresh parsley & cilantro leaves(packed)
3 cloves Garlic cloves & red onion(minced)
1 tsp Ground cumin & coriander(each)
3 tbsp Chickpea or oat flour(to bind)

Grains & Lemon Tahini Sauce

3 cups Cooked tri-color quinoa
0.33 cup Pure sesame tahini paste
3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice & warm water(each)
2 cups Diced cucumber and tomatoes

Step-by-Step Batch Method

6 Chef Steps

1
Pulse chickpeas, fresh herbs, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, flour, and salt in a food processor until minced but not pureed.
2
Shape mixture into 16 small round falafel patties and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3
Brush tops lightly with olive oil and bake at 400°F for 22 to 25 minutes, flipping at minute 15, until crispy.
4
Whisk tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and warm water until velvety smooth.
5
Evenly distribute quinoa into containers and top each with 4 baked falafels.
6
Pack diced cucumbers and tomatoes into the side compartment and sauce into dressing cups.

👨‍🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish

Dry chickpeas thoroughly: wet chickpeas cause falafels to crumble; dry between kitchen towels.
Baking versus frying: baking on parchment cuts 70% of fat while maintaining crunchy herb crust.
Freezer prep: unbaked falafel patties can be frozen on a tray and baked straight from frozen.

Baked Herb Falafel Bowls with Garlicky Tahini Dressing

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