What makes these falafel balls bind together without frying?

This recipe uses a mixture of ground flax and water as a natural binder, helping the falafel balls hold their shape during baking.

What's the best way to mash the chickpeas for this falafel recipe?

For the ideal texture, mash the drained and rinsed chickpeas using a potato masher until they are mostly smooth, but still retain a few larger pieces.

How long should I bake these falafel balls and at what temperature?

Bake the falafel balls in a 425 degreesF oven for 10-12 minutes on the first side, then flip them and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until golden.

Can I make the tahini dressing gluten-free?

Yes, to ensure the tahini dressing is gluten-free, simply substitute tamari for the soy sauce in the recipe.

What are some recommended ways to serve these baked falafel balls?

These falafel balls are versatile; serve them immediately as an appetizer with the tahini dressing, or incorporate them into a fresh salad or a warm pita.

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Baked Falafel Balls With Flax and Tahini Sauce
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

RH By: Rachel Hanawalt

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Ingredients You Need for Baked Falafel Balls With Flax and Tahini Sauce [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Falafel Balls:

1/4 cup ground flax plus 1/4 cup water
1 15.5-ounce can drained and rinsed chickpeas
1/2 cup roughly chopped red onion
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh minced parsley
3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
3 large cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil

For the Tahini Dressing:

1/3 cup tahini
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari, to make it gluten-free
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons agave syrup
1 clove minced garlic

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How to Prepare Baked Falafel Balls With Flax and Tahini Sauce [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Mix the ground flax with water and set aside. Mash the chickpeas (I recommend using a potato masher) so that they are mostly smooth, but a few larger pieces of chickpeas remain.
Mix in the red onion, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, olive oil, and salt.
Scoop the falafel mix into 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls and arrange them on a baking sheet. You will end up with approximately 35 falafel balls. Bake in 425ºF oven for 10-12 minutes on the first side and then flip for 3-5 minutes on the second side.
While the falafel balls are baking, whisk together the tahini dressing ingredients. Once the falafel balls are done baking, serve them immediately with the dressing as an appetizer or add them to a salad or a pita.