Air Fryer Lemony Falafel with Cucumber-Yogurt Dip

- Total time
- 49 minutes
- Preparation time
- 25 minutes
- Calories
- 172
- Portions
- 6
Directions
1. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Pulse beans, 3 garlic cloves, lemon juice, arugula, onion, cilantro, parsley, cumin, 1½ teaspoons zest, baking powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, crushed red pepper and black pepper in a food processor until incorporated and mixture sticks together when squeezed, scraping down bowl occasionally. Transfer bean mixture to a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate 1 hour or up to overnight. Makes about 3 cups.
2. Using 2 small spoons, drop bean mixture into 24 (2-inch) mounds on prepared pan; shape into balls and freeze 15 minutes.
3. Preheat a 3.5-quart or larger air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes; spray falafel with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottom of air fryer with parchment paper; in 2 batches, air fry falafel 12 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Makes 24 falafel.
4. Stir cucumber, yogurt alternative, dill, and remaining 1 garlic clove, ½ teaspoon zest and ¼ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Makes about 1 cup.
5. Serve falafel with dip.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ DOLE® Lemon, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup packed DOLE® Baby Arugula
- ½ cup coarsely chopped DOLE® Red Onion
- ½ cup lightly packed coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup lightly packed coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons DOLE® Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Vegan and gluten free nonstick cooking spray
- ½ cup grated English cucumber
- ½ cup plain soy yogurt alternative
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
Nutritional Facts
6 Serving Per Container | |
Serving Size | 1 bowl |
Calories | 172 |
Entries | Daily value in %* |
---|---|
Total Fat (5 g) | 6% |
Saturated Fat (0 g) | 2% |
Polyunsaturated (2 g) | |
Monounsaturated (1 g) | |
Sodium (810 mg) | 35% |
Total Carbohydrate (26 g) | 10% |
Dietary Fiber (7 g) | 26% |
Total Sugars (1 g) | |
Protein (8 g) | 17% |
Calcium | 10% |
Iron | 15% |
Magnesium | 15% |
Manganese | 50% |
Phosphorus | 10% |
Potassium (313 mg) | 6% |
Thiamin | 6% |
Vitamin A | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 45% |
Vitamin C | 15% |
Vitamin E | 2% |