Falafels with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

Falafels are a popular street food in the Middle East and are often served in a pita bread with salad and tahini sauce.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Falafels with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 0.5 cup Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 cup Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 cup Yogurt
• 2 tablespoon Dill
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, flour, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
2. Form the mixture into small patties and place on a baking sheet.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the falafels until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
4. In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, dill, and lemon juice to make the sauce.
5. Serve the falafels with the yogurt-dill sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.