Baked Mediterranean Falafel with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Oven-baked falafel made from chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices, served with a creamy tahini yogurt sauce for dipping. This Mediterranean-inspired Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro 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

• 15 oz, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1/2 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, for brushing olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp salt (for sauce)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a food processor, combine 15 oz drained canned chickpeas, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarse but holds together when pressed.
3. Step 3: Using wet hands, form the mixture into 12 small patties and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each patty with 2 tbsp olive oil.
4. Step 4: Bake for 20 minutes, flip the falafel patties, brush the other side with olive oil, and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and firm.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp water, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl until smooth.
6. Step 6: Serve the baked falafel warm with the tahini yogurt sauce for dipping.