Falafel-Crusted Cauliflower Pitas

Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern food made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, mixed with herbs and spices, and deep-fried or baked. It is a popular street food and can be served in various ways, including in pita bread as a sandwich.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Falafel-Crusted Cauliflower Pitas

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 head Cauliflower
• 1 can Chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Parsley
• 2 teaspoon Cumin
• 2 teaspoon Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup Falafel mix
• 4 piece Pita bread
• ¹⁄₂ cup Tahini sauce
• 1 sliced Tomato
• 1 sliced Cucumber
• 4 leaves Lettuce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam until tender.
3. In a food processor, combine the steamed cauliflower, chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
4. Process until well combined and the mixture holds together.
5. Shape the mixture into patties and coat each patty with falafel mix.
6. Heat some oil in a frying pan and fry the patties until golden brown.
7. Transfer the patties to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
8. While the patties are baking, warm the pita bread in the oven.
9. Assemble the pitas by spreading tahini sauce on the inside of each pita, then adding a falafel-crusted cauliflower patty, tomato slices, cucumber slices, and lettuce leaves.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.