FALAFEL WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

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This recipe is a great vegetarian dish for when you're tired of meat or just want something a little different. I'm not sure how authentic this is, but it sure tastes good. From the Eating Well, Living Thin website

Provided by Dragonfly AZ

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

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Ingredients

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
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

Steps:

Falafel:.
In food processor place onion, parsley, and garlic. Pulse until finely minced.
Add drained chickpeas and pulse just until they are mashed, but not a paste You want very small chunks of beans.
Transfer to a bowl and mix in the egg white, cumin, cilantro, salt, pepper, oregano, cayenne, lemon juice, baking powder, and olive oil.
Stir in the bread crumbs.
Chill for 15 minutes to allow the crumbs to soak up the liquids and the patties will hold together better.
Heat a small amount of oil in a nonstick frying pan, or spray with nonstick spray. Heat pan over medium-low.
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.
Tzatziki Sauce:.
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.
Serve on pita bread with sauce spooned over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 1083.1, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 8.8

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Zakriya Khan

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Followed the recipe to a T and the falafel turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The tzatziki sauce was also delicious and really brought the whole dish together. Will definitely be making this again!

Liton Shorker

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These falafel were the best I've ever had! So crispy and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. Definitely a keeper recipe!

Kelly Willson

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Meh.

Nour Apdilahi

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Not a fan of falafel, but the tzatziki sauce was amazing!

Parizaad Meer

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Easy to follow recipe and the falafel were delicious! Will definitely make again.

MalTi bhAi

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The falafel were a bit dry for my taste, but the tzatziki sauce was excellent. I served the falafel with hummus and pita bread and it was a delicious meal.

Jannet Princess

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Followed the recipe exactly and the falafel turned out amazing! Crispy outside, fluffy inside, and so flavorful. The tzatziki sauce was also really good, nice and creamy with a hint of garlic and cucumber. Highly recommend this recipe!

affankhan affankhan

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Made these falafel and tzatziki sauce last night for dinner and they were a hit! The falafel were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. The tzatziki sauce was also delicious and complemented the falafel perfectly. Will

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