Falafel is one of the most popular foods in Egypt. It’s made out of peeled beans and always served fried. It’s also made in the Levant area (mainly Syria and Lebanon) using chickpeas.
In my recipe, I used red lentils and replaced the traditional cooking method (frying) with baking. Using lentils instead of beans to create an innovative recipe has been quite satisfying.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 cup yogurt
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- salt to taste
Toppings
- ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tomato, cubed
- ¼ cup sliced olives
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons minced green onion
Dough
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1 onion, quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- ½ bunch fresh parsley
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chile powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- salt to taste
- 1/3 cup oil
Directions
Step 1
Place red lentils in a bowl and cover with water. Let soak until softened, about 2 hours. Drain.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with 2 teaspoons oil.
Step 3
Place lentils in a food processor with onion, garlic, 1/2 bunch parsley, cilantro, and 1/4 cup green onions; pulse until finely ground.
Step 4
Transfer lentil mixture to a large bowl. Add 1/3 cup oil, egg, baking powder, black pepper, chile powder, cumin, coriander, and salt; mix until well-blended. Spread dough to 1/4-inch thickness onto prepared baking sheet.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and firm, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
Step 6
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, and salt in a small bowl; mix well until sauce is smooth.
Step 7
Layer sauce, Cheddar cheese, tomato, olives, 1 tablespoon parsley, and 2 teaspoons green onion on top of baked dough.
Step 8
Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Cook’s Note:
Substitute chickpeas or fava beans for the lentils if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 556 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat33g | 43% |
Saturated Fat9g | 46% |
Cholesterol72mg | 24% |
Sodium428mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate42g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber17g | 61% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein25g | |
Vitamin C27mg | 136% |
Calcium395mg | 30% |
Iron6mg | 32% |
Potassium907mg | 19% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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