This homemade falafel with creamy vegan Tzatziki dipping sauce recipe is a match made in heaven and sure to impress your friends! Healthy and delicious.
Total time: about 20 minutes
Serving size: one patty
Prep time: about 10 minutes
Number of servings: about 4
Cook time: about 10 minutes
Equipment and Utensils
Colander
Measuring spoons
Measuring cup
Food processor
Large skillet
Spatula
Cutting board
Chef knife
Falafel Ingredients
1 15-ounce can chickpeas
¼ cup dry plain breadcrumbs
¼ cup finely chopped parsley
½ a red onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
Olive oil
Vegan Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients
1 cup plain vegan yogurt
½ cucumber, diced
1 tsp. dill
1 clove garlic, diced
Directions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas.
- Mix chickpeas, breadcrumbs, parsley, red onion, garlic salt, coriander, and cumin in a food processor. Process until ingredients are well mixed and finely diced.
- Shape the mixture into four ½ inch thick patties.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties over medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side. The patties should appear golden brown, firm, and crispy.
- Set patties aside while preparing the sauce.
- Clean and dice ½ a cucumber.
- Peel and dice a clove of garlic.
- Mix vegan yogurt, cucumber, dill, and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Recommend serving falafel on a salad, in a pita, or as a sandwich.
Bon appétit!
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