Falafel Pita Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Falafel Pita Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 ounces, weight Chickpeas; 1/2 whole Onion; 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds, Toasted And Ground; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds, Toasted And Ground; 4 cloves Garlic; 1/4 cups Parsley; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 6 Tablespoons Flour; Canola Oil, For Frying; 1/2 whole Cucumber, Diced; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice; 3 Tablespoons Greek Yogurt; 1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 2 whole Pitas; 1/4 cups Hummus; 1/2 whole Small Tomato, Diced; 1/4 cups Lettuce Chopped

Servings: persons

15 ounces, weight Chickpeas
1/2 whole Onion
1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds, Toasted And Ground
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds, Toasted And Ground
4 cloves Garlic
1/4 cups Parsley
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
6 Tablespoons Flour
Canola Oil, For Frying
1/2 whole Cucumber, Diced
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
3 Tablespoons Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoons Salt
2 whole Pitas
1/4 cups Hummus
1/2 whole Small Tomato, Diced
1/4 cups Lettuce Chopped

1
Combine all falafel ingredients except the baking soda, flour, and canola oil, in the food processor.
2
Blend until fine, and completely combined.
3
Remove falafel mixture and place in a small bowl.
4
Add baking soda and flour and mix well.
5
Form the falafel mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
6
Heat canola oil in a large pot on the stove.
7
Deep fry each piece of falafel until browned, about 2 minutes.
8
Remove and set aside.
9
For the tzatziki sauce, place all ingredients in a small bowl and combine.
10
To assemble the pitas, cut off the top of each pita to form an opening.
11
Spread hummus inside the pita then fill with falafel, tomato, and lettuce.
12
Top with tzatziki sauce.
13
Enjoy!

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 ounces, weight Chickpeas, 1/2 whole Onion, 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds, Toasted And Ground, 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds, Toasted And Ground, and more.

Yes, Falafel Pita Sandwiches 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.

Falafel Pita Sandwiches

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