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 sometimes confused with sesame paste, 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

Also, try this super easy Fat-Free Hummus. Hummus is delicious as a dip and on sandwiches.

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

Enjoy!

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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

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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