Best 9 Easy Baked Falafel With Cucumber Yogurt Sauce Recipes

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Falafel are deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas and fava beans, herbs, and spices. Falafel are a popular Middle Eastern street food and are often served in pita bread with hummus, tahini sauce, and vegetables. They can also be baked in the oven for a healthier option. This article will provide you with a simple recipe for easy baked falafel with a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce. The falafel are made with a combination of chickpeas and fava beans, which gives them a slightly nutty flavor. The cucumber yogurt sauce is made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs. It is a light and creamy sauce that perfectly complements the falafel.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SEAN'S FALAFEL AND CUCUMBER SAUCE



Sean's Falafel and Cucumber Sauce image

This is a great recipe for falafel. Everyone that I have made it for loves it. Yum!

Provided by Sean

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
½ cucumber - peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 onion, chopped
½ cup fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 egg
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup dry bread crumbs
oil for frying
2 pita breads, cut in half
1 cup chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, salt, pepper and mayonnaise and mix well. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl mash chickpeas until thick and pasty; don't use a blender, as the consistency will be too thin. In a blender, process onion, parsley and garlic until smooth. Stir into mashed chickpeas.
  • In a small bowl combine egg, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice and baking powder. Stir into chickpea mixture along with olive oil. Slowly add bread crumbs until mixture is not sticky but will hold together; add more or less bread crumbs, as needed. Form 8 balls and then flatten into patties.
  • Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in hot oil until brown on both sides. Serve two falafels in each pita half topped with chopped tomatoes and cucumber sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 50.3 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1580.1 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

EASY BAKED FALAFEL WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE



Easy Baked Falafel with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce image

Try this Middle Eastern sandwich of chickpea and spice 'meatballs,' which are actually falafel that are oven-fried to keep their calorie count down. Serve with grilled pita wedges or pita pockets, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and cucumber slices.

Provided by Wyome

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¾ onion, diced
¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup packed chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 small lemon, zested
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup seeded and minced cucumber, squeezed dry
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray and 1 tablespoon olive oil and place inside the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). C
  • Combine chickpeas, onion, cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and baking powder in a food processor. Pulse until minced but not yet pasty. Transfer to a bowl and stir in flour and egg until fully incorporated.
  • Remove baking pan from the oven. Drop golfball-sized portions of chickpea mixture onto the hot pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes. Brush falafel with remaining olive oil and flip over. Continue baking until golden on both sides, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Serve falafel with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 586.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

FALAFEL IN PITA WITH YOGURT SAUCE



Falafel in Pita with Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons canola oil, plus extra for frying
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
Two 14-ounce cans chick peas, drained
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 egg
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons flour
2 cups freshly chopped parsley leaves
3/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
Pitas, for sandwich
Toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, and sliced cucumbers
Yogurt Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt, as needed

Steps:

  • In medium skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and sweat onion and peppers 2 to 3 minutes then garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • In a food processor, pulse together chick peas, red chili flakes, ground cumin, the egg, salt and black pepper to form a coarse consistency. Then add flour, parsley, and cilantro. Pulse until mixture starts pulling from the sides of the food processor.
  • Remove mixture to a large bowl and mix in the onion mixture. Chill falafel until ready to cook.
  • Roll falafel dough into 1-inch rounds. Then form rounds into an oblong quenelle shape, like a football.
  • In a thick-bottomed skillet heat 1/2 inch of canola oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Cook falafel balls a few at a time, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Be sure to turn them so they do not burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt while still hot.
  • Open the pita bread to make pockets. Place 3 to 4 falafels inside. Stuff with lettuce tomato and cucumbers and drizzle sauce generously on the inside. Serve immediately.
  • Mix the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, cilantro, parsley and cumin together in a small bowl. Add salt to taste. Chill until ready to use.

BAKED FALAFEL WITH CUCUMBERS AND TAHINI



Baked Falafel with Cucumbers and Tahini image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large bunch fresh cilantro (about 3 cups leaves)
1 onion, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons tahini
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
5 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
2 to 3 pieces pita bread, cut into quarters

Steps:

  • Put a baking sheet on the middle oven rack and preheat to 450 degrees F. Pulse 2 cups cilantro, 1 cup onion, the garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the chickpeas and 2 tablespoons tahini; pulse to make a chunky paste. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and stir in the panko.
  • Form the chickpea mixture into twelve 2-inch patties (about 2 tablespoons each). Remove the baking sheet from the oven, brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil and add the chickpea patties. Bake, flipping the patties and rotating the pan halfway through, until golden and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the remaining 1/3 cup tahini with 6 tablespoons warm water and the juice of 1 lemon in a small bowl until creamy (it may look separated at first but it will come together). Season with salt and pepper; set aside. Toss the cucumbers with the juice of the remaining lemon, 1 cup cilantro, 1/2 cup sliced onion and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Warm the pita in the oven. Serve the falafel with the cucumber salad, pita and tahini sauce.

BAKED FALAFEL WITH GREEK YOGURT CUCUMBER RAITA



Baked Falafel with Greek Yogurt Cucumber Raita image

Provided by Eric Greenspan

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet
Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup tahini
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cloves garlic
1 large egg
1/2 cup chickpea flour
Zest and juice of 1 Meyer lemon
Flaky sea salt
2 cucumbers, roughly chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mint
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the falafel: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Add the chickpeas to a food processor along with the cilantro, parsley, tahini, sesame seeds, chili powder, coriander, cumin, garlic and egg. Process until a paste is formed. Place in a bowl and add the chickpea flour, a little at a time, mixing just to incorporate. Mix in the lemon zest and juice. Using a small cookie scoop, form balls and evenly space on the baking sheet. Lightly press the falafel balls, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Bake until crispy, around 20 minutes.
  • For the raita yogurt sauce: Pulse the cucumbers, mint and garlic in a food processor a few times, then add the yogurt and puree. Season to taste with salt.
  • Serve the falafel garnished with a dollop of raita.

ROUND 2 RECIPE - BAKED FALAFEL WITH YOGURT SAUCE



Round 2 Recipe - Baked Falafel with Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 8 falafels

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups leftover chickpea salad
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (19-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 carrot, grated
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a baking sheet in to the oven.
  • Combine all falafel ingredients, including the Chickpea Salad, in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse mixture until coarsely ground.
  • Using your hands, form the falafel mixture into balls about the size of walnuts and set aside. If the falafel mixture sticks to your hands dip them in cold water in between rolling each ball.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place the falafel onto the sheet pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking, to brown on both sides.
  • Place on a serving platter and serve with yogurt sauce on the side.
  • Add all the sauce ingredients to a small bowl and combine well.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine.

EASY BAKED FALAFEL WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE



Easy Baked Falafel with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce image

Try this Middle Eastern sandwich of chickpea and spice 'meatballs,' which are actually falafel that are oven-fried to keep their calorie count down. Serve with grilled pita wedges or pita pockets, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and cucumber slices.

Provided by Wyome

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¾ onion, diced
¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup packed chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 small lemon, zested
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup seeded and minced cucumber, squeezed dry
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray and 1 tablespoon olive oil and place inside the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). C
  • Combine chickpeas, onion, cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and baking powder in a food processor. Pulse until minced but not yet pasty. Transfer to a bowl and stir in flour and egg until fully incorporated.
  • Remove baking pan from the oven. Drop golfball-sized portions of chickpea mixture onto the hot pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes. Brush falafel with remaining olive oil and flip over. Continue baking until golden on both sides, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Serve falafel with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 586.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

EASY BAKED FALAFEL WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE



Easy Baked Falafel with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce image

Try this Middle Eastern sandwich of chickpea and spice 'meatballs,' which are actually falafel that are oven-fried to keep their calorie count down. Serve with grilled pita wedges or pita pockets, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and cucumber slices.

Provided by Wyome

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¾ onion, diced
¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup packed chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 small lemon, zested
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup seeded and minced cucumber, squeezed dry
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray and 1 tablespoon olive oil and place inside the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). C
  • Combine chickpeas, onion, cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and baking powder in a food processor. Pulse until minced but not yet pasty. Transfer to a bowl and stir in flour and egg until fully incorporated.
  • Remove baking pan from the oven. Drop golfball-sized portions of chickpea mixture onto the hot pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes. Brush falafel with remaining olive oil and flip over. Continue baking until golden on both sides, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Serve falafel with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 586.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

FALAFEL YOGURT SAUCE



Falafel Yogurt Sauce image

Make and share this Falafel Yogurt Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Um_Layla

Categories     Sauces

Time 6m

Yield 5-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups yogurt or 2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
2 tablespoons onions, thinly chopped
1 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, crushed

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients together!
  • Enjoy :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.2, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 278.4, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 3.6

Tips:

  • To make the falafel mixture more flavorful, add a tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, or mint.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the chickpeas by hand using a fork or potato masher.
  • Be sure to chill the falafel mixture for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help them hold their shape.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet when baking the falafel. Leave some space between each ball so they can cook evenly.
  • Serve the falafel hot or warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tahini sauce, hummus, or cucumber yogurt sauce.

Conclusion:

These baked falafel are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fried falafel. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a party appetizer. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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