Lightened up Falafels Recipe

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Lightened up Falafels
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Directions:

  1. To prepare falafel, place the first 8 ingredients in a food processor, process until mixture is smooth. Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions and shape each portion into a 1/4-inch thick patty. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium0high heat. Add the patties and cook 5 minutes on each side or until patties are browned and crispy.
  2. For the sauce, combine yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, and 1 garlic clove, stirring mixture with a whisk. Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons Tzatziki Sauce into each pita half. Fill each pita half with lettuce, tomato and cucumber slices and two patties.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 630.43 Kcal (2639 kJ)
Calories from fat 212.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.65g 36%
Cholesterol 96.68mg 32%
Sodium 1910.25mg 80%
Potassium 555.53mg 12%
Total Carbs 90.17g 30%
Sugars 6.73g 27%
Dietary Fiber 10.34g 41%
Protein 23.84g 48%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16%
Iron 6.5mg 36%
Calcium 208.7mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 205.55 Kcal (861 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.71g 36%
Cholesterol 31.52mg 32%
Sodium 622.81mg 80%
Potassium 181.12mg 12%
Total Carbs 29.4g 30%
Sugars 2.19g 27%
Dietary Fiber 3.37g 41%
Protein 7.77g 48%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 16%
Iron 2.1mg 36%
Calcium 68mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.8
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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