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Baked Falafel with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

A healthy and flavorful baked falafel recipe served with a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2–3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or chickpea flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (for sauce)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixture is coarse but holds together when pressed.
  • Add 2–3 tablespoons of flour and pulse again to help bind the mixture.
  • Form the mixture into small patties or balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush the tops of the falafel with olive oil.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
  • While the falafel bakes, mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the cucumber yogurt sauce.
  • Serve the baked falafel warm with the cucumber yogurt sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 3servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3g
Keyword Baked Falafel, Falafel, Healthy, Vegetarian
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