Best Falafels With Yogurt Dill 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.

YOGURT DILL SAUCE RECIPE



Yogurt Dill Sauce Recipe image

A quick & easy Yogurt Dill Sauce that is perfect for all your Greek and Mediterranean dishes. Takes 5 minutes to make, this yogurt sauce makes a great drizzle for fish (especially salmon), falafel, and gyro recipe. It can also be served as a dip with vegetables or meze platters.

Provided by Aysegul Sanford

Categories     Condiment/Sauce

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup Whole Milk (full fat plain yogurt, I use Greek Yogurt)
4 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove of garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons fresh dill (or more to taste)
½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until fully combined.
  • Taste for seasoning and add more if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 1258 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 13 g, UnsaturatedFat 25 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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



Falafel Yogurt Sauce image

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

SEAN'S FALAFEL AND CUCUMBER SAUCE



Sean's Falafel and Cucumber Sauce image

This is a great recipe for falafel. Everyone that I have made it for loves it. Yum!

Provided by Sean

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
½ cucumber - peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 onion, chopped
½ cup fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 egg
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup dry bread crumbs
oil for frying
2 pita breads, cut in half
1 cup chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, salt, pepper and mayonnaise and mix well. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl mash chickpeas until thick and pasty; don't use a blender, as the consistency will be too thin. In a blender, process onion, parsley and garlic until smooth. Stir into mashed chickpeas.
  • In a small bowl combine egg, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice and baking powder. Stir into chickpea mixture along with olive oil. Slowly add bread crumbs until mixture is not sticky but will hold together; add more or less bread crumbs, as needed. Form 8 balls and then flatten into patties.
  • Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in hot oil until brown on both sides. Serve two falafels in each pita half topped with chopped tomatoes and cucumber sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 50.3 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1580.1 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

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