Baked Falafel Sandwich Recipe

Name: Baked Falafel Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 1/2 ounces canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup onion, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon table salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons sesame tahini; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; lettuce; tomatoes, slices; cucumber, slices; 4 large whole wheat pita bread

Servings: persons

15 1/2 ounces canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame tahini
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
lettuce
tomatoes, slices
cucumber, slices
4 large whole wheat pita bread

1
Combine chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt and baking soda in a food processor or blender.
2
Process until mixture is coarsely pureed and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in flour and shape mixture into 4 large patties and let stand for 15 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
4
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until golden brown, flipping once, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 10 minutes more.
5
Meanwhile, whisk together tahini, water and lemon juice in a small bowl.
6
To assemble sandwiches, place lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber in the pitas inside each pita with 1 falafel patty and drizzle with tahini dressing.
7
Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 1/2 ounces canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed, 1/4 cup onion, chopped, 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped, 1 medium garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Baked Falafel Sandwich falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Falafel Sandwich

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