---
title: "Baked falafel and tahini pitta"
slug: baked-falafel-and-tahini-pitta
serves: 2
cookMinutes: 35
tags: [vegetarian, lunch]
provides: [pulses, nuts-seeds]
diet: vegan
image: baked-falafel-and-tahini-pitta.jpg
course: main
suits: [lunch]
when: any
source: "Grub On vegetarian pack"
provenance: own
created: 2026-09-24
updated: 2026-09-24
ingredients:
  - quantity: 1
    item: "drained 400g tin chickpeas"
  - quantity: 0.5
    unit: "small"
    item: "onion"
  - quantity: 1
    item: "garlic clove"
  - quantity: 10
    unit: "g"
    item: "parsley"
  - quantity: 1
    unit: "tsp"
    item: "ground cumin"
  - quantity: 2
    unit: "tbsp"
    item: "plain flour"
  - quantity: 1
    unit: "tbsp"
    item: "olive oil"
  - quantity: 2
    unit: "large"
    item: "pittas"
  - quantity: 1
    unit: "tbsp"
    item: "tahini"
  - quantity: 2
    unit: "tsp"
    item: "lemon juice"
  - quantity: 1
    item: "chopped tomato"
---

## Heat the oven to 200°C fan

Dry chickpeas well. Pulse with onion, garlic, parsley, cumin and flour into a coarse mixture.

## Shape into eight patties, brush with…

Shape into eight patties, brush with oil and bake on a lined tray for 22 to 25 minutes, turning once.

## Mix tahini and lemon with water to make a sauce

Fill warmed pittas with patties, tomato and sauce.