Baked Falafel Bowls With Lemon Tahini Dressing

Healthy Num Num | Michelle

• prep time: 20 min
• bake time: 25 min
• total time: 45 min

Makes 12-14 falafels

Ingredients:

Falafels:

• 1 15 oz can chickpeas (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup packed parsley
• 1 cup packed cilantro
• 1 medium yellow onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Lemon tahini dressing:

• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• juice from two lemons
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pinch of black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin (optional

Instructions:

1. To make the falafels combine all of the ingredients except for the chickpeas into a food processor. Blend until smooth.

2. Add in the chickpeas and blend. Scoop into balls and place onto a parchment lined pan.

3. Bake the falafels at 400°F for 25-35 min.

4. To make the sauce, combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Add more water if you’d like the consistency to be thinner.

5. Assemble the bowls with salad and sweet potatoes!