Best Falafel Yogurt Sauce Recipes

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FALAFEL IN PITA WITH YOGURT SAUCE



Falafel in Pita with Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons canola oil, plus extra for frying
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
Two 14-ounce cans chick peas, drained
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 egg
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons flour
2 cups freshly chopped parsley leaves
3/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
Pitas, for sandwich
Toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, and sliced cucumbers
Yogurt Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt, as needed

Steps:

  • In medium skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and sweat onion and peppers 2 to 3 minutes then garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • In a food processor, pulse together chick peas, red chili flakes, ground cumin, the egg, salt and black pepper to form a coarse consistency. Then add flour, parsley, and cilantro. Pulse until mixture starts pulling from the sides of the food processor.
  • Remove mixture to a large bowl and mix in the onion mixture. Chill falafel until ready to cook.
  • Roll falafel dough into 1-inch rounds. Then form rounds into an oblong quenelle shape, like a football.
  • In a thick-bottomed skillet heat 1/2 inch of canola oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Cook falafel balls a few at a time, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Be sure to turn them so they do not burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt while still hot.
  • Open the pita bread to make pockets. Place 3 to 4 falafels inside. Stuff with lettuce tomato and cucumbers and drizzle sauce generously on the inside. Serve immediately.
  • Mix the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, cilantro, parsley and cumin together in a small bowl. Add salt to taste. Chill until ready to use.

EASY BAKED FALAFEL WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE



Easy Baked Falafel with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce image

Try this Middle Eastern sandwich of chickpea and spice 'meatballs,' which are actually falafel that are oven-fried to keep their calorie count down. Serve with grilled pita wedges or pita pockets, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and cucumber slices.

Provided by Wyome

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¾ onion, diced
¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup packed chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 small lemon, zested
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup seeded and minced cucumber, squeezed dry
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray and 1 tablespoon olive oil and place inside the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). C
  • Combine chickpeas, onion, cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and baking powder in a food processor. Pulse until minced but not yet pasty. Transfer to a bowl and stir in flour and egg until fully incorporated.
  • Remove baking pan from the oven. Drop golfball-sized portions of chickpea mixture onto the hot pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes. Brush falafel with remaining olive oil and flip over. Continue baking until golden on both sides, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Serve falafel with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 586.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

FALAFEL YOGURT SAUCE



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Make and share this Falafel Yogurt Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Um_Layla

Categories     Sauces

Time 6m

Yield 5-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups yogurt or 2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
2 tablespoons onions, thinly chopped
1 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, crushed

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients together!
  • Enjoy :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.2, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 278.4, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 3.6

FALAFEL-COATED SHRIMP WITH YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE



Falafel-Coated Shrimp with Yogurt Dipping Sauce image

To help the coating adhere to the shrimp, you will need to coat half the shrimp and then cook them before starting on the remaining shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large egg white
3/4 cup dry falafel mix
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (36 to 50 per pound), tails on
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk egg white until slightly frothy. Add a quarter of the shrimp; toss to coat. Lift shrimp, shaking off excess egg white. Transfer to a plate. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons falafel mix, and toss until well coated. Transfer to a clean plate. Repeat to coat another quarter of the shrimp.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add coated shrimp; cook until golden brown, turning once with tongs, 3 to 4 minutes total. Remove from heat. Transfer shrimp to a paper-towel lined plate. Wipe skillet with a paper towel.
  • Working in two batches, coat remaining shrimp as described in step 1; cook in remaining 3 tablespoons oil as instructed in step 2. Season shrimp with salt pepper, and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 g, Fat 23 g, Protein 34 g

FALAFEL SANDWICHES WITH SESAME MINT YOGURT SAUCE



Falafel Sandwiches with Sesame Mint Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Time 28m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 (15-ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
3 to 4 tablespoons, plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten with a fork
Salt and pepper
3 quarts vegetable oil, for frying
3 good quality pita breads, cut in 1/2
Sesame Mint Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows
1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 small head iceberg lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt, preferably Greek-style
1 bunch mint leaves, finely chopped
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the garbanzo beans, 3 to 4 tablespoons flour, herbs, garlic, cumin, cayenne, egg, and salt and pepper; pulse together until almost smooth. Transfer mixture to bowl. The mixture should be firm enough to form balls; if not, add additional flour as needed. Shape mixture into balls about 2 inches in diameter. Toss in remaining 1/2 cup flour to coat all over. Set aside until oil is hot enough to fry.
  • Heat oil over medium-high heat until about 375 degrees F. Test with some extra falafel mix to see if the temperature is right; it should sink and rise to the surface and float. Add falafel balls in batches so as not to crowd them and cook until crisp and golden, about 8 minutes. Carefully remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Fill pita halves with a few falafel balls, cucumber, lettuce, onions and peppers, and top with yogurt sauce.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

FALAFEL SANDWICHES WITH YOGURT SAUCE



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These gyro-style sandwiches, made with Progresso® chick peas and served in pita breads, bring Middle Eastern flavor to mealtime.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup water
1/4 cup uncooked bulgur
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 pita (pocket) breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 slices cucumber
8 slices tomato
1 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat 3/4 cup water to boiling. Stir in bulgur; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 30 minutes or until tender. Drain; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in food processor, place chick peas, cilantro, onions, flour, 3 tablespoons water, the cumin, baking powder, salt and garlic. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off pulses 10 times or until well blended and coarsely chopped (mixture will be wet). Spoon mixture into large bowl.
  • Stir bulgur into bean mixture. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, about 1/4 cup each; shape each portion into 1/4-inch-thick oval-shaped patty.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Place 4 patties in skillet; cook 8 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Transfer patties to platter; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 4 patties.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix sauce ingredients.
  • To serve, spread 2 tablespoons sauce in each pita pocket. Fill each with cucumber, tomato and falafel patty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

ROUND 2 RECIPE - BAKED FALAFEL WITH YOGURT SAUCE



Round 2 Recipe - Baked Falafel with Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 8 falafels

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups leftover chickpea salad
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (19-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 carrot, grated
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a baking sheet in to the oven.
  • Combine all falafel ingredients, including the Chickpea Salad, in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse mixture until coarsely ground.
  • Using your hands, form the falafel mixture into balls about the size of walnuts and set aside. If the falafel mixture sticks to your hands dip them in cold water in between rolling each ball.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place the falafel onto the sheet pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking, to brown on both sides.
  • Place on a serving platter and serve with yogurt sauce on the side.
  • Add all the sauce ingredients to a small bowl and combine well.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine.

EASY BAKED FALAFEL WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE RECIPE



Easy Baked Falafel with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce Recipe image

Try this classic Middle Eastern sandwich makeover, with falafel that are oven-baked to keep the calorie count down.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 22

Falafel:
cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3/4 onion, diced
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 small lemon, zested
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
Yogurt Sauce:
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup seeded and minced cucumber, squeezed dry
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray and 1 tablespoon olive oil and place inside the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). C Combine chickpeas, onion, cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and baking powder in a food processor. Pulse until minced but not yet pasty. Transfer to a bowl and stir in flour and egg until fully incorporated. Remove baking pan from the oven. Drop golfball-sized portions of chickpea mixture onto the hot pan. Bake in the preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes. Brush falafel with remaining olive oil and flip over. Continue baking until golden on both sides, 15 to 20 minutes more. Meanwhile, combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve falafel with yogurt sauce.

FALAFEL-COATED SHRIMP WITH YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Falafel-Coated Shrimp with Yogurt Dipping Sauce Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-10847

Number Of Ingredients 13

Yogurt Dipping Sauce:
1 large egg white
3/4 cup dry falafel mix
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (36 to 50 per pound), tails on
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Yogurt Dipping Sauce
3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Cook's Note: Made from ground chickpeas, dry falafel mix is usually turned into patties and fried. We use it here to give shrimp a Middle Eastern flavor and a crisp coating. Look for the mix in the pasta or grains section of grocery stores.

Steps:

  • Yogurt Dipping Sauce Directions: Step 1 In a small bowl, stir together 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 small minced garlic clove, and 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Falafel-Coated Shrimp:  Step 1 In a medium bowl, whisk egg white until slightly frothy. Add a quarter of the shrimp; toss to coat. Lift shrimp, shaking off excess egg white. Transfer to a plate. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons falafel mix, and toss until well coated. Transfer to a clean plate. Repeat to coat another quarter of the shrimp.  Step 2 Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add coated shrimp; cook until golden brown, turning once with tongs, 3 to 4 minutes total. Remove from heat. Transfer shrimp to a paper-towel lined plate. Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Step 3 Working in two batches, coat remaining shrimp as described in step 1; cook in remaining 3 tablespoons oil as instructed in step 2. Season shrimp with salt pepper, and serve with sauce.

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