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Baked Falafel Kebabs

Healthy, lighter version of a traditionally fried falafel, kebab style!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Lebanese Cooking, The Main Event
Cuisine: Lebanese
Servings: 6 skewers
Author: Sara Ayesh

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

Falafel Kebabs

  • 1 ½ cups dried chickpeas
  • ½ bunch of parsley
  • ½ bunch of cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ onion roughly chopped
  • ¼ small jalapeño
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Tahini Sauce

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup water
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Add the chickpeas to a large pot or saucepan and fill with 4 cups of water.
  • Bring the water to a boil and cook 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Let sit for at least 1 hour until the chickpeas are tender.
  • Put all of your ingredients in a food processor and blend until it becomes a paste consistency.
  • Pour into a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes
  • Form them into balls using a cookie scoop
  • Cut the bell pepper and onion into 2 inch pieces and toss in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and arrange the vegetables and falafel balls onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes until the falafel is golden brown on the edges.
  • While those are baking, in a blender cup or food processor combine the tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  • To assemble the kebabs, alternate skewering the veggies and falafel balls.
  • Serve with a drizzle of the tahini lemon sauce and enjoy!

Notes

You can definitely deep fry these if you prefer! Use 4 cups of canola oil in a heavy bottom pan. Heat over medium high for 10 minutes. Fry 6-8 at a time 1-2 minutes each. Roll them around for even cooking 
Place on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Enjoy!