Baked Falafel With Orange-Tahini Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Baked Falafel With Orange-Tahini Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 small red onion
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice, divided
- 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar, divided
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup chopped parsley, divided
- 5 tablespoons chickpea flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, divided, plus more for pan
- 4 pita breads
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- Homemade or store-bought hummus (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F. Thinly slice one-third of onion. Toss slices with 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup vinegar, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a small bowl; set aside.
- Pulse chickpeas, garlic, coriander, cumin, 3/4 cup parsley, 1 tsp. salt, and remanining onion in a food processor until very coarsely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add flour and baking powder and pulse a few more times to combine.
- Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. Using a 1/4-cup measuring cup, portion out 12 ping pong-sized balls and place on sheet, spacing 1" apart. Gently press down on tops to flatten slightly. Brush tops with 1 Tbsp. oil. Bake falafel, turning balls halfway through, until golden brown and crispy, 20 –25 minutes. Wrap pitas in foil and warm in oven during last 5 minutes of baking.
- Meanwhile, whisk 1/4 cup oil and remaining 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon orange juice, 2 tsp. vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in tahini and 1/4 cup water until a smooth sauce forms.
- Whisk 2 Tbsp. pickling liquid from reserved onions with remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in another medium bowl. Add cabbage, tomatoes, and onions and toss to coat.
- Cut each pita into 4 pieces. Drizzle falafel with 2 Tbsp. tahini sauce and top with remaining 1/4 cup parsley. Serve with pita, hummus, salad, and remaining tahini sauce alongside.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Baked Falafel With Orange-Tahini Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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