Baked Falafel Sandwich Recipe – Classic Dish Healthy Update
Are you craving for a delicious meal that’s easy to make? We have a great lunch or dinner option for you in this post. We’ll share our baked falafel sandwich recipe inspired by our UK travels.
Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from chickpeas and spices, formed into balls and deep-fried. However, in this version of the recipe, we’ll be baking them instead to make a healthier option without compromising on taste.
So, if you’re ready to learn how to make this tasty sandwich, keep reading! We’ll guide you through the ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and tips on how to make the perfect baked falafel sandwich. Get your apron on, and let’s get cooking!
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Falafel recipe inspired from our travels
Our visit to the Barker Tea House in Cardiff, Wales, inspired this recipe. One of our lunch items during our visit was Bloomer with Falafel.
We’ve already recreated and shared our recipe for Bloomer Bread. This falafel is a tasty and healthy version of your normal falafel that goes great on bloomer bread or bread of your choice.
Vegan-friendly falafel
This is an easy, homemade, vegan, and vegetarian-friendly recipe that is easy to make.
We keep this simple for our main ingredient, using canned garbanzo beans. If you have time and prefer to go old school, you can cook up your beans from dried chickpeas.
Baked Falafel Sandwich Recipe
Baked Falafel Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup parsley, lightly packed
- ½ cup cilantro, lightly packed
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons flour
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add the garbanzo beans, onions, parsley and cilantro to a food processor. Also add garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, flaxseed and spices. Pulse until just combined (just a bit chunky is fine). Do not over-process so as to avoid a hummus texture.
Stir in the baking soda and flour.
Scoop the mixture out by spoonfuls and form small patties. Place on the parchment paper.
Bake 12-15 minutes. Flip the patties and bake another 12-15 minutes. Falafel patties should be golden brown and well cooked through.
Notes
FALAFEL DRESSING
The following dressing recipe is a nice accompaniment for the falafel.
INGREDIENTS FOR FALAFEL DRESSING
¼ cup tahini
Juice of 1 small lemon
1 garlic clove, pressed or finely chopped
2 tablespoons dill, cilantro, or parsley chopped
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 to 1/33 cup water
Pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS FOR FALAFEL DRESSING
Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Start with ¼ cup water. Add just a bit more if needed. Mix until well combined. Serve with falafel.
Falafel Dressing
Serving Recommendation for Baked Falafel Sandwich
Could you serve the baked falafel on bread? You can try homemade bread like our Bloomer Bread recipe. Alternatively, a nice brown bread works well too. Add a tahini sauce and a slice of tomato – and you have a nice lunch sandwich. Serve the baked falafel sandwiches either open-faced or between two pieces of bread.
The baked falafel would also work great in warm pita bread.
Accompany with tea of your choice.
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