Baked Vegan Gluten-Free Falafel
Serves 4
35 mins prep
20 mins cook
55 mins total
These easy vegan gluten-free falafel are baked to perfection. They are full of protein, amazing kid food and and can be used in so many ways!
Falafel
Optional sauce for dipping
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Drain the chickpeas and place in a food processor. Add the garlic, onion, parsley, tapioca, cumin, salt, coriander, and pepper to taste. Process on high speed until everything is well blended. Halfway through, turn off the processor and scrape down the sides to incorporate all the ingredients.
Remove the blade from the processor bowl. Scoop a spoonful of mixture into your hand and shape into a ball or egg. Continue with all the mixture.
If baking:
Put balls of falafel on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake at at 350 F/ 175 C for 15 minutes on each side.
If frying:
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add oil. To test the oil, simply drop in a tiny piece of the chickpea mixture; if the oil gently bubbles around it, you're good to go. If it just sits there, give it more time to heat up. If it makes cracking noises and bubbles strongly, it is too hot. Adjust your heat accordingly.
Drop the falafel balls in gently; do not throw them, as that could cause splattering and you might get burned. Put in as many as can fit without crowding. You should be able to move them around and flip them and they should not overlap.
Cook for about 3 minutes on the first side. Look for a golden yellow color. Gently flip with a long fork or tongs and cook on the other side, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spatula or spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with the tahini sauce
To make the sauce:
in a food processor or a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients. If mixing in a bowl, be sure your garlic is minced very finely. If the sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon warm water and blend until the sauce is a little thinner. The sauce will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
