Falafel With Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Name: Falafel With Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Falafel; 1 onion, chopped; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained; 1 egg white; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/3 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs; oil (for frying) or nonstick cooking spray; Tzatziki; 3/4 cup Greek yogurt; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried dill weed; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

Falafel
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1 egg white
2 teaspoons cumin
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
oil (for frying) or nonstick cooking spray
Tzatziki
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
salt and pepper

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Falafel:
2
In food processor place onion, parsley, and garlic. Pulse until finely minced.
3
Add drained chickpeas and pulse just until they are mashed, but not a paste You want very small chunks of beans.
4
Transfer to a bowl and mix in the egg white, cumin, cilantro, salt, pepper, oregano, cayenne, lemon juice, baking powder, and olive oil.
5
Stir in the bread crumbs.
6
Chill for 15 minutes to allow the crumbs to soak up the liquids and the patties will hold together better.
7
Heat a small amount of oil in a nonstick frying pan, or spray with nonstick spray. Heat pan over medium-low.
8
Form patties from 1/8 cup of falafel mixture. These are very soft so keep them more rounded, as they will flatten slightly when turned. Fry patties until golden brown on each side.
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Tzatziki Sauce:
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In a small mixing bowl blend together the yogurt, sour cream, grated cucumber, garlic powder, sugar, and dill weed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill. This is best if made a couple hours in advance.
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Serve on pita bread with sauce spooned over.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Falafel, 1 onion, chopped, 1/2 cup parsley, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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