World'S Easiest Falafel And Tzatziki Recipe

Name: World'S Easiest Falafel And Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried chickpeas, rinsed well and soaked overnight; 1 small yellow onion; 3 cloves garlic, divided; 1 bunch mint, washed, divided; 1/2 bunch cilantro, rinsed and coarsely chopped; 1 egg (optional); 1 piece bread; 2 pinches salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 lemons, juiced, divided; 1 cup canola oil, for frying; 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded; 1 cup plain yogurt, Greek-style preferred; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 package pita or flatbread

Servings: persons

2 cups dried chickpeas, rinsed well and soaked overnight
1 small yellow onion
3 cloves garlic, divided
1 bunch mint, washed, divided
1/2 bunch cilantro, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1 egg (optional)
1 piece bread
2 pinches salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 lemons, juiced, divided
1 cup canola oil, for frying
1 cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 cup plain yogurt, Greek-style preferred
Salt and pepper to taste
1 package pita or flatbread

1
Drain chickpeas and let air dry for 2 hours, or more.
2
Process chickpeas, onion, 2 cloves garlic, half bunch mint, cilantro, egg, bread, salt and pepper, cumin, and half the lemon juice on low speed until a thick paste forms. No chunks or your falafel balls will fall apart.
3
Form into 3-inch patties and let rest while tzatziki is made.
4
Rinse processor and pulse cucumber, yogurt, remaining mint, remaining lemon juice, and the last garlic clove on low just until blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Heat the canola oil in a high-sided, heavy-bottomed pan. When hot, fry patties on medium high heat for 3 minutes each side or until golden brown.
6
Serve with warm pita or flatbread.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried chickpeas, rinsed well and soaked overnight, 1 small yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic, divided, 1 bunch mint, washed, divided, and more.

Yes, World'S Easiest Falafel And Tzatziki 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.

World'S Easiest Falafel And Tzatziki

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