Greek and Mediterranean food, especially falafels, are some of my favorite things to eat! And, with these already cooked falafels from Trader Joes, making a meal out of it is that much easier. All you have to do is microwave it and they're done. Now you can always buy packaged tzatziki but I prefer to make my own because its creamier and i can make it to my own flavor preference. The rice shown here is something my mom came up with and it is amazing!
For the tzatziki:
-Plain yogurt
-Sour cream
-Feta
-Dried dill (that's what I used, fresh also is fine)
-Onion, diced
-Cucumber, diced
Mix up the yogurt and sour cream to the desired consistency and amount. Add feta, dill, onion and cucumber. Salt to taste. Be careful of adding too much cucumber/salt especially if you'll be storing it or making more to save because it could become watery.
Rice:
-Old rice
-Lemon
-Onion, diced
-Cumin (jeera)
-Cilantro
In a pan with oil, add the cumin, when it's spluttering add onions, sautee. When onions are sauteed add in old rice and mix, making sure to coat the rice in oil. Then turn off stove and add lemon juice to taste and a healthy amount of cilantro.
Serve the meal with pita and hummus if you like.
Enjoy! :)
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