½jalapeño, seeded (leave seeds if you want more heat)
1teaspooncumin
Pinch of salt and black pepper
8ozHavarti cheese, shredded
4fresh naan
1cuphummus
Roasted red peppers, watercress and kalamata olives for serving
Green Tahini Sauce
¼cuptahini
1lemon, juiced
¼cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
2tablespoontoasted sesame oil
1cupfresh basil
1jalapeño, seeded (leave seeds if you want more heat)
1garlic clove, minced
1tablespoonhoney
Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
Baked Falafel
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, sesame seeds, lemon juice, olive oil, flour, jalapeño, cumin, salt and pepper and pulse until everything is combined. You might need to scrape do the sides in between pulses.
Scoop out 1-2 tablespoon worth and form into small balls and place on parchment paper on baking sheet. It should make about 15. Brush the tops with olive oil.
Bake for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown. With 3 minutes left, add the cheese to the falafel to get it melted.
To assemble, spread some hummus and then 3-4 falafel balls. Drizzle a little green tahini sauce and add some roasted red peppers, micro greens and olives. Enjoy!
Green Tahini Sauce
In a blender or food processor, add all the listed ingredients plus 3 tablespoon water. Blend until completely smooth and add more water if it needs to be thinned. Adjust taste with salt and pepper. Can be stored in fridge for 1 week.
Notes
The food processor is your friend when getting everything combined for the falafel.
Use parchment paper when baking the falafel so it won't stick to the pan. Otherwise you might have a difficult time getting it off the pan.
If you have a small ice cream scoop, use it to create consistent size falafel which allows for even baking.
You want the baked falafel crisp, but not dry so bake until they are golden brown on top which should take about 20 minutes.
While store-bought hummus works, if you have the time make your own hummus as it is fresh and just tastes better.
If you're short on time, just buy some tzatziki at the store instead of making your own sauce.