Oven-Baked Spicy Falafel with Cool Tzatziki
Oven-Baked Spicy Falafel with Cool Tzatziki balances a gentle chile warmth in crisp, tender patties with a creamy, herb-laced yogurt sauce. Bright lemon, cumin, and fresh herbs make each bite lively, while the tzatziki keeps things refreshing. Serve for lunch or dinner tucked into pitas, piled over salads, or as a shareable snack plate.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
In a bowl, stir together yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic powder, sugar, lemon zest, mint, and dill. Adjust the seasonings to taste, then refrigerate the tzatziki until ready to serve with the falafel.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 3
Combine jalapeno peppers, parsley, green onions, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and well blended. Scrape down the sides, add the chickpeas, and pulse several times until just combined and the chickpeas are broken up but still coarse; do not overblend. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
- 4
Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, Greek seasoning, cumin, 1/2 tablespoon salt, paprika, pepper, and chili powder to the chickpea mixture and stir with a spatula until fully combined. Add chickpea flour a few tablespoons at a time and stir; the final mixture should be wet but hold together when handled. Place the bowl, uncovered, in the freezer to firm up the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and brush it with some olive oil.
- 6
Remove the chickpea mixture from the freezer, shape it into 20 to 24 small balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the falafel with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining salt.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the falafel are dry and slightly darker brown, about 45 minutes. Turn on the broiler and continue baking until the tops are crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with the tzatziki.
- Calories 324.06 kcal Moderate
- Protein 18.25 g Good Source
- Carbs 33.19 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.15 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.63 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 45.06 mg Moderate
- Sodium 217.71 mg Moderate
- Fiber 10.84 g Good Source
- Sugar 5.28 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 131.42 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.58 mg Moderate
- Potassium 344.2 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 83.86 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 15.8 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Oven Baked Spicy Falafel with Cool Tzatziki is a Greek appetizer recipe made with 22 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canned Lentils, Chickpea Flour, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 324.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Spicy Falafel with Cool Tzatziki?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 22 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Oven-Baked Spicy Falafel with Cool Tzatziki made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canned Lentils, Chickpea Flour, Chili Powder, Cucumber. The full list of 22 is above.
- What goes well with Oven-Baked Spicy Falafel with Cool Tzatziki?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Spicy Falafel with Cool Tzatziki?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 324.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Spicy Falafel with Cool Tzatziki easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 22 ingredients and 7 steps.
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