Falafel Sandwich

Falafel is believed to have originated in Egypt and has been a popular street food in the Middle East for centuries.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Falafel Sandwich

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Fresh Parsley
• 1 cup Fresh Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ cup All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• as needed for frying Vegetable Oil
• 4 slices Pita Bread
• 4 tablespoon Tahini Sauce
• 4 leaves Lettuce
• 1 sliced Tomato
• 1 sliced Cucumber

Instructions

1. In a food processor, blend chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, flour, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
2. Form the mixture into small patties.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the falafel patties until golden brown on both sides.
4. Drain on paper towels.
5. Warm the pita bread slices.
6. Spread tahini sauce on each pita bread slice.
7. Place lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and falafel patties in each pita bread.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

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.