Gluten-Free Falafel with Homemade Tahini Sauce ~ Baked Not Fried

Try this too, wrap baked falafel in a warm corn or flour tortilla, add some Tahini sauce, and maybe even a leaf of romaine.

For another Meatless Monday meal try, Sweet Potato Nuggets they are equally delicious in wraps and a whole lot more.

To Make Gluten-Free Falafel You Will Need These Ingredients:                         

• Canned garbanzo beans
• Yellow onion
• Minced garlic
• Dried parsley
• Arrowroot powder
• Ground coriander
• Ground cumin
• Salt
• Black pepper

Tahini is made from raw sesame seeds and is sometimes confused with sesame paste, which is made from roasted or toasted sesame seeds.

Try Experimenting With These Tahini Substitutes For A Change In Flavor:

• Nut butter ~ I recommend cashew or almond over peanut butter
• Seed butter
• Greek yogurt

To Make Homemade Tahini Sauce You Will Need These Ingredients:

• Tahini
• Lemon juice
• Minced garlic
• Salt
• Water

Here is another healthy recipe to make with garbanzo beans and it’s super easy, Fat-Free Hummus. Hummus is delicious as a dip and on sandwiches.

This original Tahini Sauce is by, Wendy Solganik, on the Forks Over Knives App.

This falafel recipe idea is from the cookbook, The China Study Quick & Easy Cookbook.

Enjoy!

Print Recipe

Gluten-Free Falafel

Quick, easy, and healthy homemade gluten-free falafel. Perfect as an appetizer or a meal.

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: dairy-free, egg-free, garbanzo bean recipes, gluten-free, gluten-free baked falafel, gluten-free vegan, homemade falafel, Mediterranean diet, Mediterranean recipe, vegetarian dinner

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 35kcal

Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

• 2 15 oz cans garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
• 1 medium yellow onion chopped finely
• 3 tsp minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp dried parsley
• 1 Tbsp arrowroot powder
• 4 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375.
• Prepare a baking sheet with a non-stick spray or cover with parchment paper.
• Add all ingredients into a food processor to combine, leaving just a little texture.
• Use a small cookie scoop, form small balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes, turning falafel over after 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 8Falafel | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

Print Recipe

Homemade Tahini Sauce

Easy homemade tahini sauce for dipping, wraps, and sandwiches.

Course: Appetizer, Sauces and Condiments, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: 15 minute recipe, easy homemade tahini sauce, Greek recipe, Mediterranean diet, Mediterranean recipe, Middle Eastern Recipe

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 91kcal

Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup tahini
• 4 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/8 tsp salt or to taste
• 4 Tbsp water

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and serve with falafel or chill to serve with vegetable sticks.

Notes

Try Experimenting With These Tahini substitutes For A Change In Flavor:
• Nut butter ~ I recommend cashew or almond over peanut butter
• Seed butter
• Greek yogurt

**Recipe makes 1 cup of Tahini Sauce

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tbsp | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg