California Walnuts Falafel & Tzatziki
Description
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with this simple, yet flavorful vegetarian recipe. Serve garnished on top of flatbread, or mix into a salad for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
California Walnuts Falafel
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2 cups California walnuts
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2 ½ cups garbanzo beans, cooked
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1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
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1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped
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1 tablespoon mint, fresh, chopped
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1 tablespoon cumin, ground
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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Black pepper, to taste
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Canola oil for frying
Tzatziki Sauce
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1 cup Greek yogurt, 2%, plain
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½ cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, coarsely shredded
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¼ cup celery, coarsely shredded
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2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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2 tablespoons walnut oil (optional)
PREPARATION
California Walnuts Falafel
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Whisk together all Tzatziki Sauce ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth, being careful not to over mix.
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Process all falafel ingredients except oil in a food processor until well mixed.
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Form 24 small balls or patties and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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Fry in canola oil in large skillet for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Serve warm with Tzatziki Sauce. Falafel may also be placed on a baking sheet and brushed with foil; bake at 400°F for 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Optional Assembly on Flatbread or Salad
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Grill flatbread on both sides to warm. Place walnut falafel on bread and smear with tzatziki.
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Garnish with chopped tomato, lettuce and cucumber. Top with chopped California walnuts and drizzle with walnut oil and olive oil, if desired.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 350 cal
- Total Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 11 g