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Crispy Baked Falafel with Tzatziki

These hearty falafels are made healthy and crispy by a baking trick. Paired with a fabulous tzatziki. A great light meal for warmer weather.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 298
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Tzatziki
  • 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp red onion minced
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 3 tbsp cucumber hulled and grated
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Falafel
  • 3 cups dried chickpeas soaked
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled, chopped
  • 6 large garlic cloves
  • 6 green onions, white and green parts chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 3 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Method
 

Tzatziki
  1. Combine all ingredients and place in the fridge. Best when made a day before.
Falafels
  1. Soak chickpeas for at least 8 hours in the fridge. Drain.
  2. Preheat oven to 400.
  3. Combine all ingredients except baking soda in a large bowl and mix well.
  4. Working in batches add falafel mixture to a food processor. Blending until smooth (see photo below).
  5. Once blended well mix in baking soda.
  6. On a rimmed baking sheet spread 1/4 cup olive oil.
  7. Measure out a heaping tablespoon then place on a baking sheet and flatten with small flat bottom bowl
  8. Bake 10 minutes flip, then bake for 10 more minutes until darkened in color and crispy.