Courgette falafels with tzatziki recipe

Name: Courgette falafels with tzatziki
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 large courgette, trimmed and grated; 2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 3 tbsp plain flour; 2 tsp harissa; handful coriander, roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; 6 tbsp Greek yogurt; handful mint leaves, sliced

A great way to make falafels even more delicious is to add masses of grated courgette to the mixture – it's also a sneaky way of getting your five a day. Dunked into homemade tzatziki, these veggie bites are perfect for a light lunch.

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Serves 4
13 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook
89 calories / serving

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Tesco Courgettes Loose
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1 large courgette, trimmed and grated
£0.56
£2.78/kg
Tesco Chickpeas In Water 400G
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2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained and rinsed
£0.41
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Stockwell & Co. Plain Flour 1.5Kg
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3 tbsp plain flour
£0.70
£0.47/kg
Schwartz Harissa Seasoning 48G
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2 tsp harissa
£2.00
£41.67/kg
Tesco Fresh Cut Coriander 30G
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handful coriander, roughly chopped
£0.50
£16.67/kg
Tesco Garlic 4 Pack
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
£0.87
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Tesco Organic Sunflower Oil 1L
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2 tbsp sunflower oil
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Tesco Extra Virgin Olive Oil 250Ml
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
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Tesco Greek Style Yogurt 500G
6 tbsp Greek yogurt
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Tesco Fresh Cut Mint 30G
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handful mint leaves, sliced
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Method

Wrap the courgette in a clean tea towel and squeeze out any excess moisture. Set aside.
Put the chickpeas, flour, harissa, coriander, 1 garlic clove, the lemon zest and a little seasoning in a food processor. Whizz until smooth. Add half the courgette and pulse briefly to combine.
Divide the mixture into 12 equal balls, then flatten into patties.
Heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the falafels in 2 batches for around 2-3 mins each side, until golden and crisp. Set aside and keep warm if eating straight away. If making ahead, cool, then chill for up to 2 days; enjoy at room temperature or warmed in the oven.
Meanwhile, mix the remaining courgette with the lemon juice, olive oil, yogurt, mint and the remaining crushed garlic. Season to taste and serve with the falafels.

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In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. Always defrost and heat thoroughly before eating. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.