Falafel with Garlic Dill Yogurt Sauce

YIELD: 8 silver-dollar-sized falafel patties

INGREDIENTS

Falafel Ingredients

• 1 (15oz.) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ lemon, juiced

• 2 green onions, minced

• 1-2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup parsley, minced

• ¼ cup cilantro, minced

• 1-2 tsp water (optional)

• Whole wheat pita bread (optional)

• Oil for cooking

Garlic & Dill Yogurt Sauce

• 1 (5.3 oz.) container or ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

• 1 Tbsp dill, minced

• ½ tsp sugar

• 1 pinch salt

Optional Ingredients

• Tomatoes, sliced

• Onions, sliced

• Cucumber, sliced

• Lettuce or leafy greens

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix Garlic & Dill Yogurt Sauce ingredients together and set aside in the refrigerator until needed.

2. In a large bowl, add chickpeas, cumin, garlic powder, salt, lemon juice. Mash with a fork or masher until mixture becomes a paste. Add 1-2 tsp of water if mixture is too dry. Fold in green onions, flour, parsley, and cilantro. Let falafel mixture sit for at least 5 minutes.

3. Optional: Heat a large skillet on medium high heat. Cook pita bread on each side for 2-3 minutes and cut in half. Keep warm in a kitchen towel until needed.

4. Measure out 1/8 cup falafel mixture. With your hands, firmly press and shape into ¾-inch thick patties. Repeat.

5. Heat 1-2 Tbsp of oil in a large skillet on medium high. Add falafel patties and fry until golden brown on each side (about 3-4 minutes per side). Add more oil as needed.

6. Serve falafel patties in whole wheat pita bread (optional) with Garlic & Dill Yogurt Sauce and Optional Ingredients, if desired.

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