Mediterranean Faux Lafel With Cucumber Dill Sauce

Name: Mediterranean Faux Lafel With Cucumber Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Sauce; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 2 small cucumbers, medium diced; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, few extra fronds for garnish; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt and pepper, to taste; For Faux-Lafel; 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa; 1 1/2 cups Baby Spinach, roughly chopped, 2 spinach leaves for garnish; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, plus; 1 teaspoon red bell pepper, small dice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 small yellow onion, small dice; 1 lemon, zest of; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

For Sauce
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 small cucumbers, medium diced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, few extra fronds for garnish
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste
For Faux-Lafel
1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups Baby Spinach, roughly chopped, 2 spinach leaves for garnish
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup red bell pepper, plus
1 teaspoon red bell pepper, small dice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 small yellow onion, small dice
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
salt and pepper, to taste
2 eggs

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["Heat oven to 350 degrees F.", "Prepare quinoa according to package directions. We used 'Bob's Red Mill, Organic Whole Grain Quinoa.", "While quinoa is cooking, prepare sauce. In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, cucumbers, dill, lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.", "When quinoa is cooled, in a mixing bowl, combine quinoa, spinach, feta, pepper (all except 1T), parsley, onion, lemon juice and zest and panko. Season with salt and pepper to taste.", "Make a small well in the middle of the mixture and crack one egg. Wet your hands and mix the first egg into quinoa mixture. Repeat with a second egg. The mixture should be slightly tacky and able to be formed into a ball. Using a 3/4 oz ice cream scoop, scoop mixture into hands to shape into a ball. (Note: Do not roll like meatballs- gently pack using your palm as a ""cup""). Place on sheet pan that has been sprayed with coconut oil. When all balls have been formed, spray the tops with coconut oil.", "Bake for 18-20 minute The outside should be crispy with a little give when you touch it. Remove from the oven and let stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.", "Remove sauce from refrigerator and mix with a spoon.", "To serve: plate three faux-lafel and top with a small dollop of sauce. In between each faux-lafel place a spinach leaf (facing the opposite way), finish with a few small fronds of dill for garnish and red pepper for the plate."]

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Sauce, 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 small cucumbers, medium diced, 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, few extra fronds for garnish, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Faux Lafel With Cucumber Dill 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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