Crispy Falafel with Cool Yogurt-Dill Dip
These crisp, herb-and-spice-filled falafels combine mashed chickpeas, shredded red potato, red onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and lemon for a hearty bite. They are topped with a cool, tangy yogurt-dill sauce and can be wrapped in a tortilla for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Falafel with Cool Yogurt-Dill Dip, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine chickpeas, panko bread crumbs, red potato, red onion, garlic, egg, olive oil, cilantro, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- 2
Form the mixture into patties. Place panko crumbs in a shallow bowl. Gently press the patties into the crumbs to coat.
- 3
Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Fry the patties in the hot oil until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Set the patties aside.
- 5
Stir yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic salt, and white pepper together in a bowl. Serve the sauce drizzled over falafels.
- Calories 873.08 kcal High 44%
- Protein 16.1 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 69.04 g 25%
- Total Fat 62.1 g High 80%
- Saturated Fat 5.55 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.14 mg High 21%
- Sodium 232.64 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 8.13 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 7.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 168.15 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 3.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 677.9 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 26.62 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 18.86 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Falafel with Cool Yogurt Dill Dip is a Greek appetizer recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Diced Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 873.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Falafel with Cool Yogurt-Dill Dip?
- It is a Greek dip recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Crispy Falafel with Cool Yogurt-Dill Dip made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Diced Onion, Eggs, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Crispy Falafel with Cool Yogurt-Dill Dip?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Falafel with Cool Yogurt-Dill Dip?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 873.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Falafel with Cool Yogurt-Dill Dip easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Falafel with Cool Yogurt-Dill Dip healthy?
- Crispy Falafel with Cool Yogurt-Dill Dip has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 873.08 calories and 16.1 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 232.64 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.55 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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