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Falafel Gyro
With this tempting mix of fluffy falafel and fresh vegetables, you'll never be hangry again!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 343 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 cup fresh chopped parsley packed
- 1/3 cup red onion roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Tahini
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- sea salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2/3 cup plain greek yogurt for tzatziki
- 1/2 cup cucumber grated (for tzatziki)
- 4 teaspoons fresh dill chopped (for tzatziki)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice for tzatziki
- 4 pita breads warmed
- 1 cup lettuce shredded
- 1 tomato diced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the tzatziki ingredients: Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Chill until ready to use.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, parsley, red onion, garlic, tahini, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well mixed but still slightly coarse.
- Add flour to the chickpea mixture and blend until you can form the dough into balls without sticking to your hands.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Form the mixture into small patties and fry each side for about 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Spread tzatziki on warmed pita, add falafel, top with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes. Fold and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
326mg
(14%)
Potassium
378mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1449IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 378mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1449IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.