Baked falafel in tomato sauce

Method

1. Tip the falafel mix into a mixing bowl with 170ml cold water and the chopped parsley, stir well, then set aside until needed.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a shallow casserole with a lid, then gently fry the onion for 10 minutes to soften. Add the chopped pepper and fry for 5 minutes more. Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6.
3. Stir the harissa and apricots into the casserole, cook for 2 minutes, then add the cherry tomatoes. Rinse the tomato tin with a splash of cold water and stir this in along with the hot vegetable stock and a little salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
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4. Divide the falafel mix into 8 equal portions then, with wet hands, shape into rough balls. Add to the simmering tomato sauce, then transfer the casserole to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.
5. Remove the casserole, scatter over the spinach, then cover with the lid and return to the oven for 2-3 minutes to wilt the spinach. Remove the casserole from the oven, then serve drizzled with the tahini (see tips) alongside warm flatbreads or sweet potato wedges.