Zucchini-Falafel Pitas

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. It is often served in pita bread and is a staple street food in many countries.

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: 17.

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Zucchini-Falafel Pitas

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course 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: 1280

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Zucchini
• 200 gram Chickpeas
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 cup Chickpea flour
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 piece Pita bread
• 4 tablespoon Tahini sauce
• 4 leaf Lettuce
• 2 piece Tomato
• 4 slice Red onion

Instructions

1. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out the excess moisture.
2. In a food processor, combine the grated zucchini, chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, chickpea flour, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until well combined.
3. Shape the mixture into small patties and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. While the falafel is baking, warm the pita bread in the oven or on a stovetop.
6. To assemble the pitas, spread tahini sauce on each pita bread. Add lettuce, tomato, red onion, and 3-4 falafel patties.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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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.