Description
Small falafel balls with tzatziki offer a delightful Mediterranean experience that's perfect for summer meals. Crispy on the outside and fluffy within, these flavorful falafels pair beautifully with a cool, creamy tzatziki sauce. Easy to make and packed with fresh ingredients, this dish is ideal for gatherings or simple weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas; pat dry.
- In a food processor, blend chickpeas, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper until coarse but combined.
- Roll mixture into one-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create tzatziki.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat (350°F). Fry falafel balls in batches until golden brown (about 4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with homemade tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 falafel balls with tzatziki (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added texture and flavor variations, consider adding spices like smoked paprika or swapping chickpeas with lentils. Ensure excess moisture is removed from the cucumber for a thicker tzatziki.