Falafels with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

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These falafels are packed with flavor! Your family will love them! Wrap in tortilla and top with yogurt sauce. Add other toppings such as tomatoes, lettuce and shredded cheddar cheese.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and mashed with fork

  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs

  • 1 small unpeeled red potato, shredded

  • ¼ cup diced red onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs

  • 1 cup canola oil for frying

  • 1 cup plain yogurt

  • cup finely chopped fresh dill

  • ½ lemon, juiced

  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

Directions

  1. Combine chickpeas, 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs, red potato, red onion, garlic, egg, 1 tablespoon olive oil, cilantro, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.

  2. Form mixture into 2-inch patties. Place 1/4 cup panko crumbs in a shallow bowl. Gently press patties into the crumbs to coat.

  3. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. Fry patties in the hot oil until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Set patties aside.

  5. Stir yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic salt, and white pepper together in a bowl. Serve sauce drizzled over falafels.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

329 Calories
13g Fat
49g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 329
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 780mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 12g 25%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 163mg 13%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 538mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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