**Baked Falafel and Tzatziki Sauce: A Healthy and Flavorful Mediterranean Delight**
Falafel, a traditional Middle Eastern dish, has captured the hearts of food lovers around the world with its unique blend of flavors and textures. These crispy fritters, made from chickpeas or fava beans, are typically fried, but this recipe takes a healthier approach by baking them instead. Paired with a creamy and refreshing tzatziki sauce, this baked falafel dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. In addition to the main recipe, you'll also find a simplified version of falafel for beginners, a zesty tahini sauce variation, and a flavorful tomato salsa that complements the falafel perfectly. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article provides you with all the guidance and recipes you need to create a delicious and satisfying Mediterranean meal.
CLASSIC FALAFEL AND TAHINI SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: dried chickpea, water, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, fresh mint, garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, baking soda, sesame seed, salt, pepper, oil, sesame seed, sesame oil, olive oil, lemon juice
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Appetizers
Yield 16 falafels
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Soak the chickpeas in the water for at least one night, ensuring that the chickpeas are fully submerged.
- Drain the chickpeas in a colander. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and add the chickpeas. Cover with more paper towels and let dry for at least 2 hours.
- Add the dried chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, coriander, mint, 5 cloves of garlic, onion, paprika, 2 teaspoons of cumin, ground coriander, baking soda, toasted sesame seeds, salt, and pepper, in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Use your hands to form falafel the size of a ping pong ball.
- Heat oil to 320°F (160°C) in a large pot.
- Add the falafel in batches, and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- To make tahini sauce, heat the sesame seeds in a frying pan over medium heat until the seeds brown slightly.
- Let cool for about 5 minutes and pour into a small blender or coffee grinder.
- Add the sesame oil and half of the olive oil and blend. Add the rest of the olive oil and blend again until you get a smooth mixture.
- Add ¼ teaspoon of cumin, 2 garlic cloves and lemon juice and blend.
- Serve the tahini sauce with falafel.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 3 grams
BAKED FALAFEL AND TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: dried chickpea, water, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, fresh mint, garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, baking soda, toasted sesame seed, salt, pepper, olive oil, cucumber, greek yogurt, fresh mint, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Snacks
Yield 16 falafels
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Soak the chickpeas in the water for at least one night, ensuring that the chickpeas are fully submerged.
- Drain the chickpeas in a colander. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and add the chickpeas. Cover with more paper towels and let dry for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180 °C).
- Add the dried chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, coriander, mint, 5 cloves of garlic, onion, paprika, 2 teaspoons of cumin, ground coriander, baking soda, toasted sesame seeds, salt and pepper, in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Use your hands to form falafel the size of a ping pong ball.
- Place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the falafel with olive oil.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes.
- To prepare the tzatziki, cut a cucumber in fourths and remove the seeds.
- Use a box grater to grate the cucumber into a bowl.
- Salt the grated cucumber and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Place the salted cucumber into a sieve and press down with a spatula to remove excess liquid.
- Mix the grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of mint, the minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Serve the falafel with the tzatziki.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 5 grams
SPICY BAKED FALAFEL WITH TZATZIKI
These well-seasoned baked falafel, with a little bit of heat and accompanied by a cool tzatziki sauce, are good in a pita, on a salad, or just by themselves. Enjoy!
Provided by Bradley Wiles
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Stir yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic powder, sugar, lemon zest, mint, and dill together in a bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste and refrigerate tzatziki until ready to serve with falafel.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Combine jalapeno peppers, parsley, green onions, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and fully blended. Scrape mixture down and add chickpeas. Pulse several times until just blended and chickpeas are broken up, but texture is still rough; do not overblend. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
- Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, Greek seasoning, cumin, 1/2 tablespoon salt, paprika, pepper, and chili powder to the chickpea mixture. Stir with a spatula until fully incorporated. Add chickpea flour a few tablespoons at a time and stir; the final mixture should be wet, but not falling apart when handled. Place bowl in the freezer, uncovered, to firm up mixture, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with some olive oil.
- Remove chickpea mixture from freezer and form into 20 to 24 small balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush falafel with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with remaining salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven until falafel are dry and slightly darker brown in color, about 45 minutes. Turn on the broiler and continue baking until tops are crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with tzatziki.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1105.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
FALAFEL WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
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
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
Tips:
- Use canned chickpeas for convenience, or soak and cook dried chickpeas overnight to save money.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they are mostly smooth.
- Add your favorite herbs and spices to the falafel mixture to customize the flavor. Some popular options include cumin, coriander, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Be careful not to overcook the falafel, or they will become dry and crumbly. Cook them until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, but still moist and tender on the inside.
- Serve the falafel with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki sauce, hummus, or tahini.
Conclusion:
Baked falafel and tzatziki sauce is a delicious and healthy recipe that is easy to make at home. It is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or as a healthy appetizer or snack. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect falafel every time.
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