For a smoother falafel, soak the dried chickpeas overnight before using. Squeezing the cucumber dry prevents the sauce from becoming watery. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference. Serve with a side of tahini sauce or hummus for added flavor.
Easy Baked Falafel with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS46
Embark on a culinary journey to the Middle East with these delightful baked falafel, a lighter take on the traditional fried version. Infused with aromatic spices and served with a refreshing cucumber-yogurt sauce, they're perfect for a satisfying and healthy meal.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate29 g
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Cholesterol47 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein8 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium587 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat12 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
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StepPreheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheet: Coat a 9x13-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place the pan inside the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)
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StepProcess Falafel Ingredients: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and baking powder. Pulse until the mixture is minced but not yet pasty. (5 minutes)
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StepCombine & Mix: Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in flour and egg until fully incorporated. (3 minutes)
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StepBake Falafel: Remove the hot baking pan from the oven. Drop golf ball-sized portions of the chickpea mixture onto the hot pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. (20 minutes)
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StepFlip & Continue Baking: Brush the falafel with the remaining olive oil and flip them over. Continue baking until golden brown on both sides, about 15 to 20 minutes more. (20 minutes)
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StepPrepare Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce: While the falafel are baking, combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. (5 minutes)
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StepServe: Serve the baked falafel warm with the chilled cucumber-yogurt sauce. Enjoy in pita pockets with your favorite toppings such as diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and cucumber slices.
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Francisco Green
Jun 18, 2025These were surprisingly easy to make and so much healthier than fried falafel! The yogurt sauce is the perfect complement.
Nola Stracke
Apr 1, 2025The recipe is well-written and easy to follow. I will definitely be making these again!
Rowena Windler
Feb 2, 2025My kids loved these! I served them in mini pita pockets with some hummus and veggies.
Adolfo Ondricka
Jan 19, 2025I added a pinch of turmeric to the falafel mixture for color and a little extra flavor. They turned out great!
Adolf Bashiriandeckow
Jan 6, 2025I didn't have fresh parsley, so I used dried parsley. It still tasted good, but I'll use fresh next time.
Tyler Macgyver
Dec 20, 2024The baking time was perfect, and the falafel were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.