Appetizers
Crunchy Falafel Bites with Tzatziki Sauce
⏱ 45 minutes
🍽 8 people
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Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups yogurt
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Preparation Steps
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2: In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until coarsely chopped.
- Step 3: Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter.
- Step 4: Flatten each ball into a disk shape and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Step 5: Drizzle the olive oil over the falafel bites and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Step 6: In a bowl, mix the yogurt, cucumber, red onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill.
- Step 7: Serve the falafel bites warm with a dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- Step 8: Garnish with additional parsley and dill, if desired.
