Smashed falafel tacos

Steps5

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   Step 1. Make falafel mixture

   In a food processor, blitz chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic cloves, onion, flour, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper until it forms a chunky paste. Divide it into 4 balls or patties about 1/3 cup each.

   Black pepper
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   Step 2. Cook smashed falafel tacos

   3m 30s

   Heat coconut oil in a skillet on medium heat so it forms a shallow layer. Once hot, add a falafel patty and place a tortilla on top. Use a lid or grill press to smash it down into a thin layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for about 30 seconds. Repeat for 4 tacos (or do multiple at once).

   You can cook multiple tacos at once if your pan is large enough
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   Step 3. Make cucumber tomato salad

   Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt.

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   Step 4. Make tzatziki

   Whisk together grated cucumber (squeeze out moisture first), Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt and pepper.

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   Step 5. Assemble the tacos

   Assemble the tacos with shredded lettuce, tomato cucumber salad, and tzatziki.