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Bake Pistachio Falafel

Pistachio Falafel with Preserved Lemon Yogurt Dip

Baked Pistachio Falafel with Preserved Lemon Yogurt Dip and toasted pita topped with lemon salt.

Course Appetizer, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Keyword falafel, pistachio, preserved lemons, yogurt dip
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 1 Clove garlic
  • 1 small shallot
  • 4 sprigs each fresh parsley and mint
  • 1/3 C raw shelled pistachios
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

  1. -Preheat the oven to 400F.

  2. -Mix all the falafel ingredients in a food processor.

  3. -Form into balls. Place on the baking sheet.

  4. -Bake15 min until golden brown.

  5. Preserved lemon yogurt dip

  6. 1+1/2 cups greek yogurt

  7. 1 tsp sugar

  8. 1/4 preserved lemon, cut into tiny pieces

  9. 1-2 tsp preserved lemon brine

  10. Lemon pepper to taste

  11. Mix all ingredients together. Chill until ready to serve.