Falafel Pitas
Falafel is a popular street food in the Middle East and is believed to have originated in Egypt.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Chickpeas
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 3 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- as needed for frying Vegetable oil
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 4 tablespoon Tahini sauce
- 4 leaves Lettuce
- 2 sliced Tomato
- 1 sliced Cucumber
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, baking powder, and flour until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small patties.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the falafel patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Warm pita bread in a toaster or oven.
- Cut pita bread in half and open the pocket.
- Spread tahini sauce inside the pocket.
- Stuff with falafel patties, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 14g29%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.