Crunchy Falafel Pitas Recipe

Name: Crunchy Falafel Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped; Salt; 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 large egg; 1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; 6 pita breads, split; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 small head romaine lettuce

Servings: persons

1 cup plain yogurt
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
Salt
2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cumin
1 large egg
1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
6 pita breads, split
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small head romaine lettuce

1
Combine yogurt and garlic in a bowl and season with salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, 1/2 cup flour, cumin, egg and 1/2 tsp. salt and process until almost smooth. Add onion and pulse just to combine. Place remaining 2 Tbsp. flour on a plate. Form chickpea mixture into 12 1/2-inch-thick patties. Dredge each patty in flour.
3
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties and cook until golden, turning once, about 8 minutes total (work in batches if skillet won't fit all patties). Slide patties into pitas, add tomatoes and lettuce, top with reserved yogurt sauce and serve.

383

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped, Salt, 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Falafel Pitas 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.

Crunchy Falafel Pitas

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