Falafel Sandwiches with Sesame Mint Yogurt Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 17g of protein, 52g of fat, and a total of 718 calories. This recipe serves 6. It is a rather expensive recipe for fans of middl eastern food. Head to the store and pick up mint leaves, salt and pepper, lemon zest, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the egg you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 28 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.
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In a food processor, combine the garbanzo beans, 3 to 4 tablespoons flour, herbs, garlic, cumin, cayenne, egg, and salt and pepper; pulse together until almost smooth.
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Herbs
Egg
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Transfer mixture to bowl. The mixture should be firm enough to form balls; if not, add additional flour as needed. Shape mixture into balls about 2 inches in diameter. Toss in remaining 1/2 cup flour to coat all over. Set aside until oil is hot enough to fry.
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Heat oil over medium-high heat until about 375 degrees F. Test with some extra falafel mix to see if the temperature is right; it should sink and rise to the surface and float.
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Add falafel balls in batches so as not to crowd them and cook until crisp and golden, about 8 minutes. Carefully remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
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Fill pita halves with a few falafel balls, cucumber, lettuce, onions and peppers, and top with yogurt sauce.
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Combine all ingredients in a bowl until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.