Falafel Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce: A Flavorful Mediterranean Delight
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delicious Falafel Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce. Perfectly crispy falafel patties combined with a tangy and creamy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in soft naan bread or pita, make for a truly satisfying meal. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a quick and healthy lunch, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Falafel: 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas drained
1 cup packed parsley
1/2 cup roughly chopped red onion
1 garlic clove
1 Tbsp. tahini
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground coriander
3 Tbsp flour
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
4 oz. feta cheese
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 to 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup grated cucumber (peeled if necessary)
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
Black pepper to taste
Items needed to assemble:
4 pita breads, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, slice red onion
Instructions
1
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, red onion, garlic, tahini, cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, salt and black pepper to taste. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but retains some texture.
2
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour until evenly incorporated.
3
Shape the falafel mixture into small patties, about 1½ inches in diameter.
4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the falafel patties until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
5
In a small bowl, crumble the feta cheese. Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, grated cucumber, chopped dill, salt and black pepper to taste. Stir until well combined.
6
To assemble, spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce onto each warmed pita. Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and falafel patties. Drizzle with tzaktziki sauce.
7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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