Falafel Pitas

Name: Falafel Pitas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 158 milliliters chopped peeled cucumber; 158 milliliters thinly sliced peeled cucumber; 59 milliliters dry breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill; 59 milliliters finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 237 milliliters 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt; 425 grams no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans); 2 Tbsps olive oil; 237 milliliters chopped plum tomato; 59 milliliters thinly sliced red onion; 3 Tbsps finely chopped red onion; 473 milliliters shredded romaine lettuce; 2 6-inchs (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, cut in half

The recipe Falafel Pitas could satisfy your middl eastern craving in approximately 45 minutes. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 171 calories, 8g of protein, and 9g of fat. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up romaine lettuce, garlic clove, greek yogurt, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

To prepare sauce, combine the first 4 ingredients; set aside.

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Sauce

To prepare falafel, drain chickpeas in a colander over a bowl; reserve liquid.

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Chickpeas

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Colander

Bowl

Place chickpeas, 3 tablespoons liquid (discard remaining liquid), breadcrumbs, and next 5 ingredients (through cumin) in a food processor; process until minced. Divide chickpea mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.

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Breadcrumbs

Chickpeas

Cumin

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Food Processor

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

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Frying Pan

Spread about 1/4 cup sauce into each pita half. Fill each pita half with 1/2 cup lettuce, 1/4 cup tomato, about 2 tablespoons sliced cucumber, 1 tablespoon sliced onion, and 2 patties.

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Cucumber