Soy Free Falafel Bites with Tahini Sauce

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time25 min

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Soy Free Falafel Bites with Tahini Sauce

These crispy baked bites are packed with fresh herbs, warm spices, and the satisfying heartiness of chickpeas — the kind of snack or appetizer that disappears fast no matter who's at the table. Soy can sneak into a surprising number of store-bought falafel products and dipping sauces, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to keep things safe without sacrificing any flavor. Every ingredient here is naturally free of soy, from the chickpeas and oat flour to the silky tahini sauce built from sesame paste, fresh lemon juice, and garlic. The food processor does the heavy lifting, and a quick chill in the fridge before baking means the mixture holds its shape beautifully into golden, firm-edged disks. Baking instead of frying keeps things approachable and a little lighter, while still delivering that satisfying crust on the outside and a tender, herb-flecked interior. The tahini sauce comes together in minutes and has that creamy, tangy pull that makes you want to dip everything in it. Whether you're serving these as a party appetizer, a mezze spread, or just a weeknight snack, they're the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the falafel

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, loosely packed
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
½ small yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp oat flour
½ tsp baking powder
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided

For the tahini sauce

⅓ cup tahini
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 small clove garlic, finely grated
3–4 tbsp water
¼ tsp salt

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
Spread the drained chickpeas on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat them as dry as possible. Let them air-dry for 10 minutes — excess moisture will make the falafel mixture too wet to hold its shape.
2
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush or drizzle 1 tbsp of the olive oil evenly over the surface.

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