Description
Falafel: fried hummus patty. Except mine are baked. And full of flavor, thanks to roasted red peppers and tzatziki.
Ingredients
- FOR THE FALAFEL:
- 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed Thoroughly
- 1 whole Roasted Red Pepper (from A Jar)
- 3 whole Green Onions, Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ cups Cilantro Leaves, Packed
- ½ teaspoons Salt
- ½ teaspoons Ground Cumin
- ¼ teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Flour (rice Is Fine To Keep Them Gluten-free)
- FOR THE TZATZIKI:
- 1 cup Low Fat Plain Green Yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dried Dill
- ½ whole Cucumber, Peeled, Seeded, And Chopped
- ¼ teaspoons Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoons Ground Coriander
- ¼ teaspoons Salt
- 1 dash Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Preparation
For the falafels: Combine all of the falafel ingredients in the bowl of a large food processor. Mix until a smooth puree is formed. Transfer puree into a bowl and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray a baking sheet generously with olive oil spray. Drop 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chilled mixture onto the baking sheet. Bake on middle rack for 18 minutes, gently flipping patties halfway through baking.
For the tzatziki: Whisk together all ingredients and place into a covered container for one hour prior to serving.
Nutrition Information per 1 falafel: 52 calories, 1.5 g fat, 1.7 g protein, 6.5 g carbohydrates, 1.6 g fiber
