Oven-Baked Spicy Falafel with Cool Tzatziki
These baked falafel are packed with chickpeas, parsley, green onions, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, smoked paprika, and chile powder for a warmly spiced flavor with gentle heat. Cool cucumber-mint tzatziki, brightened with lemon and dill, balances the falafel beautifully; serve them in pita, over a salad, or on their own for a satisfying meal.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Spicy Falafel with Cool Tzatziki, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 56
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic powder, sugar, lemon zest, mint, and dill together in a bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste and refrigerate tzatziki until ready to serve with 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. Pulse until finely chopped and fully blended. Scrape down the sides, then add chickpeas. Pulse several times until just blended and the chickpeas are broken up, but the texture is still rough; do not overblend. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
- 4
Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, Greek seasoning, cumin, salt, paprika, pepper, and chili powder to the chickpea mixture. Stir with a spatula until fully incorporated. Gradually add chickpea flour and stir; the final mixture should be wet but not fall apart when handled. Place the bowl in the freezer, uncovered, to firm up the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with some olive oil.
- 6
Remove the chickpea mixture from the freezer, form it into 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 in color, about 45 minutes. Turn on the broiler and continue baking until the tops are crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with tzatziki.
- Calories 353.28 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 17.1 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 36.22 g 13%
- Total Fat 16.36 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 3.89 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 55.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 180.6 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 8.1 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 5.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 135.17 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 3.21 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 527.89 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 33.24 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 11.85 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Spicy Falafel with Cool Tzatziki is a Greek appetizer recipe made with 25 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 353.28 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 25 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 25 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 353.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Spicy Falafel with Cool Tzatziki easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 25 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Spicy Falafel with Cool Tzatziki healthy?
- Oven-Baked Spicy Falafel with Cool Tzatziki has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 353.28 calories and 17.1 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 180.6 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.89 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, 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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