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    Baked Falafel Pizza with Lemon Tahini Tzatziki

    April 24, 2017 by Emily Cooper 26 Comments

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    Baked Falafel Pizza with Lemon Tahini Tzatziki -- This healthy dinner recipe will change your falafel life! Served pizza-style topped with fresh veggies and herbs, and a creamy tzatziki sauce.Baked Falafel Pizza with Lemon Tahini Tzatziki -- This healthy dinner recipe will change your falafel life! Served pizza-style topped with fresh veggies and herbs, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. | @sinfulnutrition | Vegetarian | Gluten-FreeThis recipe is an entry into a contest hosted by siggi’s. I was not compensated for my time.

     

    Falafel it to me.

    You feel me? Or do you falaFEEL me?!

    Baked Falafel Pizza with Lemon Tahini Tzatziki -- This healthy dinner recipe will change your falafel life! Served pizza-style topped with fresh veggies and herbs, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. | @sinfulnutrition | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free

    Back in my vegetarian days, I would house my fair share of falafel.

    The cilantro. Spicy chickpeas. Warm pita. But that tzatziki sauce......

    Eat me garbanzo bean heart out.

    Baked Falafel Pizza with Lemon Tahini Tzatziki -- This healthy dinner recipe will change your falafel life! Served pizza-style topped with fresh veggies and herbs, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. | @sinfulnutrition | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free

    Name me one food that isn't better in pizza form, and I'll be a monkey's uncle. Do monkey's HAVE uncles? And if so, how did they get roped into this deal? I digress, pizza is good in every and all forms.

    Baked Falafel Pizza with Lemon Tahini Tzatziki -- This healthy dinner recipe will change your falafel life! Served pizza-style topped with fresh veggies and herbs, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. | @sinfulnutrition | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free

    So I knew when I saw the recipe contest for Siggi's cookbook, pizza, falafel, and creamy tzatziki needed VIP ticket to this flavor party. Who wants in?!

    Baked Falafel Pizza with Lemon Tahini Tzatziki -- This healthy dinner recipe will change your falafel life! Served pizza-style topped with fresh veggies and herbs, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. | @sinfulnutrition | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free

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    Baked Falafel Pizza with Lemon Tahini Tzatziki -- This healthy dinner recipe will change your falafel life! Served pizza-style topped with fresh veggies and herbs, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. | @sinfulnutrition | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free

    Baked Falafel Pizza with Lemon Tahini Tzatziki


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    5 from 1 reviews

    • Author: Sinful Nutrition
    • Total Time: 40 mins
    • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • For Falafel:
    • 1 (28 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
    • ½ cup diced red onion
    • ½ cup fresh parsley
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • chopped red onion
    • chopped tomato
    • chopped cucumber
    • chopped fresh cilantro
    • crumbled feta
    • prepared tzatziki sauce
    • For Tzatziki Sauce:
    • 1 (6 ounce) container plain Siggi's skyr, or plain Greek yogurt
    • ¼ English cucumber, deseeded and finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1 tablespoon tahini
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    1. For Falafel:
    2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
    3. Add all falafel ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.
    4. Pulse 10-12 times, until mixture is combined, but not completely smooth.
    5. Grease a large oven-safe skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
    6. Pour falafel mixture into pan, spreading evenly.
    7. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until falafel is golden brown and crispy around edges.
    8. For tzatziki sauce:
    9. Deseed and chop cucumber.
    10. Strain excess water by squeezing in hands or with a cheesecloth.
    11. Add cucumber and remaining ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.
    12. Blend until smooth.
    13. To serve, top falafel pizza with chopped vegetables, herbs, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
    14. Cut into wedges, and serve with spatula.
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 25 mins
    • Category: Main Dish

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    Pin this recipe for later!Baked Falafel Pizza with Lemon Tahini Tzatziki -- This healthy dinner recipe will change your falafel life! Served pizza-style topped with fresh veggies and herbs, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. | @sinfulnutrition | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

      April 24, 2017 at 10:11 am

      Ummmm falafel and pizza are like my two favorite things so I need this NOW! haha this is such a cool recipe!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 26, 2017 at 2:10 pm

        Thanks Liz! 😀 They're some of my favorite things too!

        Reply
    2. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner

      April 24, 2017 at 1:32 pm

      I make something very similar love all these toppings. Falafel is the best

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 26, 2017 at 2:07 pm

        It really is! Glad you enjoy it as much as I do!

        Reply
    3. Jodi @ Create Kids Club

      April 24, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      I love your pizza style falafel! A one pan meal that I need to make!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 26, 2017 at 1:37 pm

        Thanks Jodi! You can even stuff the leftovers in a pita for lunch the next day!

        Reply
    4. Abbey Sharp

      April 24, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      This is so creative! I love it. I could but tzatziki on everything!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 26, 2017 at 1:35 pm

        Most of the time I do! Especially on salads! 😀

        Reply
    5. Jessica @Nutritioulicious

      April 24, 2017 at 8:25 pm

      Such a creative way to serve up falafel! 😀

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Susie @ Suzlyfe

      April 25, 2017 at 6:11 am

      What a fantastic idea! GIANT FALAFEL FOR ALL

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 26, 2017 at 1:35 pm

        Giant falafel makes the world a better place!

        Reply
    7. Carmy

      April 25, 2017 at 8:19 am

      This looks so yummy! Definitely going to give it a go!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 26, 2017 at 1:34 pm

        Thanks Carmy! Let me know what you think if you do!

        Reply
    8. Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers

      April 25, 2017 at 8:22 am

      This sounds great! I just made a similar Tzatziki last week for some chickpea gyros I made - yummmm.

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 26, 2017 at 1:33 pm

        I'll trade ya a slice for one of those gyros! 😀

        Reply
    9. Christina Bauer

      April 25, 2017 at 2:22 pm

      I love all forms of falafel, and pizza, so this is totally up my alley!! C

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 26, 2017 at 1:33 pm

        A match made in pizza falafel loving heaven!

        Reply
    10. Esther

      April 25, 2017 at 3:47 pm

      This is such a pretty falafel! And so creative! Love it 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 26, 2017 at 1:33 pm

        Thanks Esther! That's what I was going for! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Nicci

      April 25, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      What an amazing idea...I could eat falafel all day everyday!

      I definitely falafeeeel ya 😉

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 25, 2017 at 6:10 pm

        Thanks Nicci! Glad we're on the same wavelength. 😉

        Reply
    12. Jill Conyers | Fitness, Health & Happiness

      April 26, 2017 at 3:25 am

      Such a great idea for a pizza. Very creative for the crust.

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 26, 2017 at 1:32 pm

        Thanks Jill! Was super tasty too!

        Reply

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