Oven-Baked Falafel with Tahini Lemon Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Crisp on the outside and tender inside, these oven-baked falafel patties are served with a tangy tahini lemon sauce for a fresh Mediterranean treat. This Mediterranean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs dried chickpeas, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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 and drained dried chickpeas
• 1 small, roughly chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup, packed fresh parsley
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 small, minced for sauce garlic clove

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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 1 cup soaked and drained dried chickpeas, 1 small chopped onion, 3 garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley. Pulse until coarse but combined, scraping down sides as needed.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pulse a few more times until mixture holds together but is not pureed.
4. Step 4: Using your hands, form the mixture into 12 small patties, about 2 inches in diameter, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Step 5: Brush each falafel patty with 2 tbsp olive oil evenly and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and slightly crisp.
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp water, and 1 small minced garlic clove in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed to thin.
7. Step 7: Serve baked falafel warm with tahini lemon sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.