Baked Falafel

Ingredients (29)

• For the pickled red onions:
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon peppercorns
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
• For the falafel:
• 2 15 oz cans chickpeas
• 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• Heaping 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup packed parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped sweet onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• Neutral oil cooking spray
• For the sauce:
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Drizzle of honey to taste
• For serving:
• 3 6-inch fluffy pitas, cut in half, or 6 pieces naan
• 4 cups mixed greens