Easy Oven-Baked Falafel Recipe with Refreshing Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

Name: Easy Oven-Baked Falafel Recipe with Refreshing Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
Total time: 1 hr
Ingredients: cooking spray; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 0.75 onion, diced; 0.25 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro; 0.25 cup packed chopped fresh parsley; 3 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 small lemon, zested; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 teaspoon baking powder; 0.33333334326744 cup all-purpose flour; 1 egg, beaten; 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt; 0.25 cup seeded and minced cucumber, squeezed dry; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; salt to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Discover this delicious and healthy Middle Eastern-inspired sandwich featuring baked chickpea and spice falafel, a lighter alternative to fried versions. Serve in warm pita bread or pockets with fresh toppings like diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and cool cucumber slices for a satisfying meal.

Total time1 hr
Prep time30 mins
Cook time30 mins
Yield4 servings, 4

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Instructions

Prepare a 9x13-inch metal baking pan by coating it with cooking spray and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the prepared pan inside the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and baking powder. Pulse the mixture until finely minced but not completely smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and thoroughly incorporate the flour and egg.
Carefully remove the hot baking pan from the oven. Drop golf ball-sized portions of the chickpea mixture onto the preheated pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Brush the falafel with the remaining olive oil and flip them over. Continue baking until they are golden brown on both sides, approximately 15 to 20 minutes more.
While the falafel are baking, prepare the yogurt sauce by combining yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Store the sauce in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Serve the baked falafel immediately with the refreshing cucumber-yogurt sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 250 kcal
Fat Content: 12 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 587 mg
Protein Content: 8 g
Cholesterol Content: 47 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 29 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g