Description
Baked Falafel & Tzatziki Meal Box is a delightful dish that combines crispy, flavorful falafels with creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for any dining occasion. Made with fresh ingredients like chickpeas and herbs, this meal box is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning. Gather your friends or family around the table for a fun culinary experience that will impress everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, finely diced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pulse until slightly chunky.
- Form mixture into small balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to create tzatziki sauce.
- Warm pita breads and fill each with baked falafels and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg