Baked Felafel Sandwiches

Name: Baked Felafel Sandwiches
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 425 grams chickpeas, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed; 4 grams cilantro leaves; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3 Tbsps lemon juice; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 40 grams minced onion; 15 grams parsley leaves; 4 whole-wheat pita pocket breads, sliced open; 47 grams chopped romaine lettuce; 1 teaspoons salt; 120 milliliters pure tahini paste (sesame paste) (available at Middle Eastern stores); 298 grams 4-ounce tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about; 3 Tbsps water, plus more if necessary

The recipe Baked Felafel Sandwiches can be made in roughly 1 hour. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 517 calories, 17g of protein, and 26g of fat each. A mixture of tomatoes, pita pocket breads, onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It works well as a main course. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Baked Felafel Sandwiches, Baked Eggplant Sandwiches, and Baked Brunch Sandwiches.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

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Oven

Combine all felafel ingredients except 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bowl of a food processor. Process for 10 seconds. Stop motor and scrape down sides of bowl, then pulse for another 10 seconds, until all ingredients are well incorporated but mixture is still slightly coarse and grainy. Form mixture into 16 felafel balls and brush with remaining tablespoon olive oil.

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Olive Oil

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Food Processor

Bowl

Bake on a cookie sheet for 20 minutes, flip felafel balls and bake an additional 20 minutes, until felafel balls are crisp and browned.

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Combine tahini, lemon juice and water and stir to incorporate, adding more water to achieve desired consistency. Reserve.

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Lemon Juice

Tahini

Water

Toss together lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers in a bowl. Warm pita breads for 2 minutes in oven. Fill each pita with 3/4 cup salad, 4 felafel balls and 1/4 cup tahini sauce.

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Pita