eCook Meal
Baked Lentil Falafel
with hummus, tzatziki & fluffy pita
Herbaceous bites of falafel heaven with a lentil twist. Fully packed in a soft pita pocket filled with tzatziki, creamy hummus, caramelised onions, and plump tomatoes. Lentil heaven awaits!
Serving guide
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FALAFEL FUNDI
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the drained Lentils in a bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until a rough mash forms. Add the flour, the grated garlic (to taste), ½ the chopped parsley, the juice of 1 lemon wedge, the Moroccan Rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Mix until fully combined and a rough paste forms. Add more oil or water if it doesn’t come together or is too dry. Alternatively, place all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until it comes together. Roll into 3-4 balls and slightly flatten to form falafels. Place on a greased roasting tray and bake in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden, flipping halfway.
CARAMELISED Onion
Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced Onion for 7-9 minutes until soft, browned, and caramelised, shifting occasionally. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) to caramelise it further. Remove from the pan on completion, cover, and set aside to keep warm.
ALMOST THERE
Place a clean pan over a medium heat. When hot, warm the pita for about 30-60 seconds per side until heated through and lightly toasted. Alternatively, pop it on a plate and heat up in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Slice the pita in half to make a pocket. Loosen the Tzatziki with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
PITA PARTY
Smear some Hummus in the pita. Top with the shredded leaves, caramelised onion, sliced tomato, and layer on the homemade falafels. Drizzle over Tzatziki and sprinkle the remaining parsley. Make a side salad with any remaining filling and serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Beautiful, Chef!
FALAFEL FUNDI
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the drained Lentils in a bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until a rough mash forms. Add the flour, the grated garlic (to taste), ½ the chopped parsley, the juice of 1 lemon wedge, the Moroccan Rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Mix until fully combined and a rough paste forms. Add more oil or water if it doesn’t come together or is too dry. Alternatively, place all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until it comes together. Roll into 5-6 balls and slightly flatten to form falafels. Place on a greased roasting tray and bake in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden, flipping halfway.
CARAMELISED Onion
Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced Onion for 9-12 minutes until soft, browned, and caramelised, shifting occasionally. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) to caramelise it further. Remove from the pan on completion, cover, and set aside to keep warm.
ALMOST THERE
Place a clean pan over a medium heat. When hot, warm the pitas for about 30-60 seconds per side until heated through and lightly toasted. Alternatively, pop them on a plate and heat up in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Slice the pita in half to make pockets. Loosen the Tzatziki with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
PITA PARTY
Smear some Hummus in the pita. Top with the shredded leaves, caramelised onion, sliced tomato, and layer on the homemade falafels. Drizzle over Tzatziki and sprinkle the remaining parsley. Make a side salad with any remaining filling and serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Beautiful, Chef!
FALAFEL FUNDI
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the drained Lentils in a bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until a rough mash forms. Add the flour, the grated garlic (to taste), ½ the chopped parsley, the juice of 2 lemon wedges, the Moroccan Rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Mix until fully combined and a rough paste forms. Add more oil or water if it doesn’t come together or is too dry. Alternatively, place all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until it comes together. Roll into 8-9 balls and slightly flatten to form falafels. Place on a greased roasting tray and bake in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden, flipping halfway.
CARAMELISED Onion
Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced Onion for 9-12 minutes until soft, browned, and caramelised, shifting occasionally. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) to caramelise it further. Remove from the pan on completion, cover, and set aside to keep warm.
ALMOST THERE
Place a clean pan over a medium heat. When hot, warm the pitas for about 30-60 seconds per side until heated through and lightly toasted. Alternatively, pop them on a plate and heat up in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Slice the pita in half to make pockets. Loosen the Tzatziki with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
PITA PARTY
Smear some Hummus in the pita. Top with the shredded leaves, caramelised onion, sliced tomato, and layer on the homemade falafels. Drizzle over Tzatziki and sprinkle the remaining parsley. Make a side salad with any remaining filling and serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Beautiful, Chef!
FALAFEL FUNDI
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the drained Lentils in a bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until a rough mash forms. Add the flour, the grated garlic (to taste), ½ the chopped parsley, the juice of 2 lemon wedges, the Moroccan Rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Mix until fully combined and a rough paste forms. Add more oil or water if it doesn’t come together or is too dry. Alternatively, place all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until it comes together. Roll into 10-12 balls and slightly flatten to form falafels. Place on a greased roasting tray and bake in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden, flipping halfway.
CARAMELISED Onion
Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced Onion for 12-15 minutes until soft, browned, and caramelised, shifting occasionally. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) to caramelise it further. Remove from the pan on completion, cover, and set aside to keep warm.
ALMOST THERE
Place a clean pan over a medium heat. When hot, warm the pitas for about 30-60 seconds per side until heated through and lightly toasted. Alternatively, pop them on a plate and heat up in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Slice the pita in half to make pockets. Loosen the Tzatziki with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
PITA PARTY
Smear some Hummus in the pita. Top with the shredded leaves, caramelised onion, sliced tomato, and layer on the homemade falafels. Drizzle over Tzatziki and sprinkle the remaining parsley. Make a side salad with any remaining filling and serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Beautiful, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R244.59
for 4 servings · R61.15 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Plum Tomatoes needs 2Whole Red Baby Plum Tomatoes in Tomato Juice 400 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Fresh Parsley needs 15 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 10% of packR5.70
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Hummus needs 200 mlHummus Dipper 240 g R45.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R45.99
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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Lentils needs 480 gLentil & Barley Soup Mix 600 g 600 g at R42.99 · 80% of packR34.39
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Tzatziki needs 160 mlTzatziki Seasoning 15 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
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Lemon needs 1Lemon 3 in 1 Thin Bleach 750 ml R19.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R19.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 4Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Pita Breads needs 4Wholewheat Pita Breads 6 pk R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Moroccan Rub
- Cake Flour
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Baked Lentil Falafel?
The preparation time for Baked Lentil Falafel with hummus, tzatziki & fluffy pita is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Baked Lentil Falafel with hummus, tzatziki & fluffy pita?
The total time required to make Baked Lentil Falafel with hummus, tzatziki & fluffy pita is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Baked Lentil Falafel provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Baked Lentil Falafel?
Cake Flour, Garlic, Green Leaves, Hummus, Lemon, Lentils, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Onion, Parsley, Pita Bread, Plum Tomato, Tzatziki
What is the nutritional information of Baked Lentil Falafel?
Calories: 786, Carbs: 135 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 40.6 grams, Sugar: 16.5 grams, Salt: 1262 grams
How do I prepare Baked Lentil Falafel?
FALAFEL FUNDI: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the drained lentils in a bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until a rough mash forms. Add the flour, the grated garlic (to taste), ½ the chopped parsley, the juice of 1 lemon wedge, the Moroccan Rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Mix until fully combined and a rough paste forms. Add more oil or water if it doesn’t come together or is too dry. Alternatively, place all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until it comes together. Roll into 5-6 balls and slightly flatten to form falafels. Place on a greased roasting tray and bake in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden, flipping halfway. PITA PARTY: Smear some hummus in the pita. Top with the shredded leaves, caramelised onion, sliced tomato, and layer on the homemade falafels. Drizzle over tzatziki and sprinkle the remaining parsley. Make a side salad with any remaining filling and serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Beautiful, Chef! CARAMELISED ONION: Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion for 9-12 minutes until soft, browned, and caramelised, shifting occasionally. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) to caramelise it further. Remove from the pan on completion, cover, and set aside to keep warm. ALMOST THERE: Place a clean pan over a medium heat. When hot, warm the pitas for about 30-60 seconds per side until heated through and lightly toasted. Alternatively, pop them on a plate and heat up in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Slice the pita in half to make pockets. Loosen the tzatziki with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Baked Lentil Falafel?
Cake Flour, Garlic, Green Leaves, Hummus, Lemon, Lentils, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Onion, Parsley, Pita Bread, Plum Tomato, Tzatziki
How many calories does Baked Lentil Falafel have?
786 calories
How much fat content does Baked Lentil Falafel have?
grams