Baked Falafel Patties with Tahini Yogurt Drizzle

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Oven-baked falafel patties that are crispy on the outside and tender inside, served with a tangy tahini yogurt drizzle. This middle eastern-inspired vegetarian ready in about 50 minutes pairs dried chickpeas, yellow onion, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, soaked overnight dried chickpeas
• 1 small, roughly chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 cup, packed fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup, packed fresh cilantro
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Drain 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight and pulse in a food processor with 1 small chopped yellow onion, 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley, 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro, and 3 garlic cloves until coarse and grainy but not pureed.
2. Step 2: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Shape the mixture into 8 equal patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Step 4: Brush or drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the patties and bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and firm.
5. Step 5: While the falafel bakes, whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: Serve the baked falafel patties warm drizzled with the tahini yogurt sauce.