Falafel Pita Sandwiches

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern street food made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. It is believed to have originated in Egypt and has been enjoyed for centuries.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Falafel Pita Sandwiches

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 can Chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 piece Pita bread
• 4 leaf Lettuce leaves
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 4 tablespoon Tahini sauce

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
2. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, and salt.
3. Process until well blended and the mixture forms a coarse paste.
4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour.
5. Shape the mixture into small patties.
6. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
7. Fry the falafel patties until golden brown on both sides.
8. Remove from the pan and let them rest for 10 minutes.
9. Cut each pita bread in half and open the pocket.
10. Stuff each pita half with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and 2 falafel patties.
11. Drizzle with tahini sauce.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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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.