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Easy Vegan Turkish Snack – Delightful Falafel Bites in Lemon-Dill Sauce Recipe

Discover this mouthwatering, easy vegan falafel bites recipe with tangy lemon-dill sauce, perfect for a light meal or snack. This delectable Turkish dish offers an irresistible combination of flavors and textures that will impress your guests while being simple to prepare. With our elegant image prompts and Flux/ComfyUI compatibility, you'll be inspired to make this vegan masterpiece at home.

🕒 Prep: 15 minutes - Cook: 10 minutes - Total: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2 servings (as a main course) or 4 servings (as a snack)
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Turkish

Allergens

N/A (but check ingredients for possible allergens)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chickpeas (soaked overnight)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • For the sauce:
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, dill, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture forms a slightly chunky paste.
  2. Shape the mixture into small, round falafel bites and flatten them slightly.
  3. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place the falafel bites in the pan and cook for 2 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. For the sauce, whisk together vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Serve falafel bites with a generous dollop of sauce on top.

Chef’s Insight

For an extra kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the falafel mixture before frying.

Notes

If you prefer a smoother falafel texture, blend the chickpeas until they form a paste.

Cultural or Historical Background

Falafel is a popular street food in Turkey and many Middle Eastern countries. It originated in Egypt during the 13th century and has since spread across the region.