Falafel Pita With Tahini Sauce Recipe

Name: Falafel Pita With Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup bulgur; 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1 large egg white; 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves; 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves; 1 garlic clove; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup water; 4 cups torn lettuce; 1 cup roasted red peppers; 6 (6-inch) pitas

Servings: persons

2/3 cup bulgur
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 large egg white
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup water
4 cups torn lettuce
1 cup roasted red peppers
6 (6-inch) pitas

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Cook bulgur according to package directions; drain and set aside to cool. In a food processor, combine cooked bulgur, garbanzo beans, egg white, parsley, 1/4 mint, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into 6 (approximately 3-inch) patties and place on a large plate. Refrigerate until firm (20 minutes). Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook falafel burgers until browned and heated through (3 minutes per side). Transfer to a plate. Before serving, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Divide falafel burgers, tahini mixture, lettuce, and roasted red peppers among pitas and serve.

180

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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: 2/3 cup bulgur, 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, 1 large egg white, 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Falafel Pita With Tahini Sauce 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 With Tahini Sauce

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