Falafel With Beet Dip And Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Falafel With Beet Dip And Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces dried chickpeas; 1 onion medium, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley leaves plus 2 tbsp chopped, extra; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 4 cloves garlic chopped; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 3 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; vegetable oil to deep-fry; 2 tomatoes large, finely chopped; beet; 7 ounces sliced beets canned, drained; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 green onion finely chopped; 1 clove garlic crushed; tzatziki; 2/3 cup low-fat natural yogurt; 1/3 persian cucumber peeled, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon mint finely chopped

Servings: persons

14 ounces dried chickpeas
1 onion medium, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley leaves plus 2 tbsp chopped, extra
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
4 cloves garlic chopped
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
vegetable oil to deep-fry
2 tomatoes large, finely chopped
beet
7 ounces sliced beets canned, drained
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 green onion finely chopped
1 clove garlic crushed
tzatziki
2/3 cup low-fat natural yogurt
1/3 persian cucumber peeled, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon mint finely chopped

1
Soak chickpeas in cold water overnight.
2
Drain chickpeas and remove skin. Process chickpeas and onion until almost smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Add herbs, garlic, spices and baking soda. Cover and chill 15 mins.
3
Meanwhile, to make beet dip, process all ingredients until combined. Season with salt.
4
To make tzatziki, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Season with salt.
5
Shape tablespoons of chickpea mixture into balls and flatten slightly. Deep-fry falafel in hot oil, in batches, 3-4 mins each batch, or until golden and transfer to paper towels.
6
Combine tomatoes and extra parsley. Arrange falafel on a platter. Serve with tortillas, dips and tomatoes.

256

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces dried chickpeas, 1 onion medium, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley leaves plus 2 tbsp chopped, extra, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and more.

Yes, Falafel With Beet Dip And Tzatziki falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Falafel With Beet Dip And Tzatziki

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