Falafel Pita Sandwiches
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Chill Time
2 hrs
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Servings
4
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Calories
424 kcal
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Falafel Pita Sandwiches
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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
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Ingredients
falafel
- 1 garbanzo beans canned, drained
- ½ yellow onion diced and lightly sautéed
- 5 garlic cloves, minced and lightly sautéed
- ½ bunch cilantro
- ¼ bunch flat leaf parsley
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
tzatziki
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber hothouse, grated
- ½ lemon juiced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
assembly
- 2 pita bread whole, cut in half
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves, thinly sliced
- 2 Roma tomato seeded and diced
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Fill a heavy bottom skillet with ½ inch oil and preheat to 350°F.
- Place garbanzo beans, onion, garlic, cilantro, and parsley in a food processor and process until finely ground.
- Scoop mixture into a mixing bowl and add remaining falafel ingredients and stir together until fully combined. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for about 2 hours.
- For tzatziki: Place oil, vinegar, cumin, and garlic in a small mixing bowl and whisk together. Add yogurt and cucumber to the mixture, season with salt and pepper and continue to whisk together. Set aside.
- Form 2 tablespoon sized patties with the falafel mixture and fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip each patty and fry for an additional 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- To assemble: Smear the insides of each pita with a small amount of tzatziki and fill with 3 falafels, a small amount of lettuce and a sprinkle of diced tomatoes. Top with more tzatziki and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
424kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
1171mg
(49%)
Potassium
742mg
(16%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
3152IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
261mg
(26%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1171mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 742mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3152IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 261mg | 26% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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