Falafels with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

These falafels are packed with flavor! Your family will love them! Wrap in tortilla and top with yogurt sauce. Add other toppings such as tomatoes, lettuce and shredded cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 329 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
• ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup canola oil for frying
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and mashed with fork
• 1 small unpeeled red potato, shredded
• ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh dill

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chickpeas, 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs, red potato, red onion, garlic, egg, 1 tablespoon olive oil, cilantro, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.

Step 2

Form mixture into 2-inch patties. Place 1/4 cup panko crumbs in a shallow bowl. Gently press patties into the crumbs to coat.

Step 3

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Fry patties in the hot oil until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Set patties aside.

Step 5

Stir yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic salt, and white pepper together in a bowl. Serve sauce drizzled over falafels.