Falafel Cakes with Tzatziki

Melon Salad with Feta
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Ingredients

  • 1 small seedless cucumber, coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 Tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp grated lemon rind
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine cucumber, yogurt, mint and lemon juice in a bowl; set aside.
  2. Place garlic, chickpeas, flour, parsley, tahini, baking powder, cumin, lemon, salt and pepper in a food processor; process until chickpeas are finely ground.
  3. Shape mixture into 12 cakes.
  4. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add 6 patties to pan; cook 4 minutes per side or until browned.
  6. Repeat procedure with remaining 2 Tbsp oil and cakes.
  7. Serve with cucumber mixture.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed cantaloupe
  • ½ shallot, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • ½ Tbsp honey
  • 1½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine cantaloupe, shallot and feta in a large serving bowl.
  2. Whisk together vinegar, honey and oil; pour dressing over salad, tossing to coat.

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