Baked Spinach Falafel with Cashew Tzatziki Sauce

With a creamy cashew tzatziki sauce on the side, these baked spinach falafel are a delicious and healthy vegan meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup chickpea flour or other flour of choice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, spinach, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, olive oil, chickpea flour, and lemon juice

Pulse until mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky

Form mixture into small balls, about 1 1/2 tablespoons each, and place on the prepared baking sheet

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until falafel are golden brown and firm to the touch

While falafel are baking, prepare the cashew tzatziki sauce

In a blender, combine soaked cashews, almond milk, lemon juice, cucumber, dill, salt, and pepper

Blend until smooth and creamy

Serve baked spinach falafel with cashew tzatziki sauce for dipping or drizzling

Enjoy