Sunday, February 1, 2015

Fallafel with Tzatziki Sauce




Tzatziki sauce
1 c greek yogurt
1/2 c diced cucumber
2 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 lemon, juice of

Fallafel
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 small red onion, diced
3 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 c cilantro
1/2 t crushed red pepper
3 T white whole wheat flour
1 t baking powder
1 t chili powder
1 t cumin
1/2 t salt
2 T lemon juice

Pita or Salad toppings:
Tzatziki sauce
Broccoli slaw
Red bell peppers, sliced
Feta cheese
Red onion, sliced

  1. Prepare tzatziki sauce by mixing yogurt, cucumber, garlic, salt, and lemon juice, set aside.
  2. In a food processor, mix chickpeas, onion, garlic, cilantro, crushed red pepper, flour, baking powder, cumin, salt, and lemon juice until just combined.
  3. Form chickpea mixture into 1/4 c patties and place on a greased baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees.
  5. Enjoy inside pita bread or on top of mixed greens

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