Crispy Baked Falafel

Name: Crispy Baked Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greek,
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup peeled and finely chopped English cucumber; 1 1/2 tsps fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1/8 tsp salt; 4 tsps olive oil divided; 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas drained; 1 large egg; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp oregano leaves; 1/4 tsp cumin ground; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley chopped; 1/2 tsp baking powder

Crispy on the outside. Fluffy on the inside. This baked falafel is the real deal. Season chickpea mixture with McCormick® herbs and spices, bake and stuff into pita pockets. Top with Tzatziki sauce for a cool, creamy finish.

15m

PREP TIME

20m

COOK TIME

195

CALORIES

17

INGREDIENTS

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Ingredients 6 Servings

Tzatziki Sauce
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup peeled and finely chopped English cucumber
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Onion Powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Crispy Baked Falafel
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained
1 large egg
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the Tzatziki Sauce, mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2 Preheat oven to 400°F. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil on large foil-lined shallow baking pan. Set aside.
3 Place chickpeas, egg, spices and seasonings, salt and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in food processor; cover. Process until almost smooth, scraping down sides as necessary. Transfer to large bowl. Add flour, parsley and baking powder; mix well. Form mixture into 12 patties, each about 1/2-inch thick. Place on prepared pan.
4 Bake 20 minutes until golden brown, turning half way through cooking. Serve with Tzatziki Sauce in pita bread pockets, if desired.