Baked Falafel with Spicy Tomato-Yogurt Sauce
Minutes Prep time: 15
Minutes Total time: 45
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Minutes Prep time: 15
Minutes Total time: 45
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
2 cans (15 oz each) garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
2/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
Nutrition information
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Calcium | 143 mg | 14% |
Carbohydrate | 31 g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 0 | |
Total Fat | 10 g | 16% |
Iron | 4 mg | 20% |
Calories | 263 kcal | 13% |
Sodium | 1032 mg | 43% |
Protein | 13 g | 26% |
Saturated Fat | 1 g | 4% |
Sugars | 3 g | 0 |
Vitamin C | 13 mg | 22% |
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place beans and water in large bowl; mash with potato masher until smooth. Add parsley, flour, garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; mix until blended. Shape mixture into 12 patties, about 1/2-inch thick. Place on shallow baking pan.
Gently brush both sides of each patty with oil. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown on each side, turning once halfway.
Meanwhile, combine drained tomatoes, yogurt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in food processor; pulse until smooth. Serve sauce with falafel.
Falafel patties and sauce may be served in pita breads with cucumber and red onion slices, if desired.
Baked Falafel with Spicy Tomato-Yogurt Sauce