Prep Time
15 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Cook Time
22 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Crisp baked falafel-style bites flavoured with za'atar and served with a vibrant lemon tahini dip. Quick and affordable, ideal as a healthy snack or starter.
Ingredients
400g can (approx 240g drained) Canned chickpeas, drained
1 Small Onion, finely chopped
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
A handful of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp Za'atar (plus extra to sprinkle)
1 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Baking powder
50g Plain flour (substitute chickpea flour to make gluten-free)
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp Olive oil (for brushing)
1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional, for extra crunch)
60g Tahini
2 tbsp (30ml) Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
3-4 tbsp (45-60ml) Cold water (to loosen dip)
1 tbsp Extra olive oil (optional, to finish dip)
1 Lemon wedge (to serve, optional)
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200ºC and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2
Place the drained chickpeas, chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, chopped parsley, 2 tbsp za'atar, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp baking powder, 50g plain flour, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper into a food processor.
Step 3
Pulse the mixture in short bursts until it comes together into a coarse, slightly sticky mix. Stop before it becomes a paste; you want a textured mix that holds when pressed. If the mix is too wet, add 1 tbsp more flour.
Step 4
Shape tablespoons of the mixture into small patties or flattened balls (about 24 in total). Place them on the lined tray, leaving a little space between each.
Step 5
Brush each crisp lightly with the 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds and a little extra za'atar if you like.
Step 6
Bake for 10–12 minutes, then turn the crisps over and bake for a further 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp around the edges.
Step 7
While the crisps bake, make the lemon tahini dip. In a small bowl whisk together 60g tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, the remaining minced garlic clove and 1/2 tsp salt. Add cold water 1 tbsp at a time until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency (about 3–4 tbsp). Stir in 1 tbsp olive oil if using.
Step 8
Serve the falafel crisps warm with the lemon tahini dip, a lemon wedge and extra parsley to garnish.
Nutritional Information
Per serving:
Energy - 375kcal
Protein - 10g
Carbohydrates - 30g
Fat - 22g
Fibre - 7g
This nutritional information is provided as a helpful estimate. Values may vary depending on the ingredients and portion sizes you use.
Recipe Notes
If you need gluten-free crisps, swap the plain flour for chickpea (or gram) flour.
For extra crispness cook a few minutes longer and allow to cool slightly before serving.
