Baked Felafel Sandwich Recipe

Name: Baked Felafel Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Felafel; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup minced onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup cilantro leaf; 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Tahini Sauce; 1/2 cup pure tahini paste (sesame paste, available at Middle Eastern stores); 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 -4 tablespoons water, plus more if necessary; Salad; 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce; 2 (4 ounce) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup); 1/2 medium cucumber, seeded, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup); 4 whole wheat pita bread, sliced open

Servings: persons

Felafel
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup minced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
Tahini Sauce
1/2 cup pure tahini paste (sesame paste, available at Middle Eastern stores)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 -4 tablespoons water, plus more if necessary
Salad
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
2 (4 ounce) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 medium cucumber, seeded, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
4 whole wheat pita bread, sliced open

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Combine all felafel ingredients except 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bowl of a food processor.
3
Process for 10 seconds.
4
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.
5
Form mixture into 16 felafel balls and brush with remaining tablespoon olive oil.
6
Bake on a cookie sheet for 20 minutes, flip felafel balls and bake an additional 20 minutes, until felafel balls are crisp and browned.
7
Combine tahini, lemon juice and water and stir to incorporate, adding more water to achieve desired consistency. Reserve.
8
Toss together lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers in a bowl. Warm pita breads for 2 minutes in oven.
9
Fill each pita with 3/4 cup salad, 4 felafel balls and 1/4 cup tahini sauce.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Felafel, 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed, 1/4 cup minced onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Baked Felafel Sandwich

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