Falafel Pitas Recipe

Name: Falafel Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cilantro; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ cup fresh parsley; oil, for brushing; 6 pita breads; 1 head lettuce; 12 cucumber, sliced

Servings: persons

2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ cup fresh parsley
oil, for brushing
6 pita breads
1 head lettuce
12 cucumber, sliced

1
Turn the grill/broiler to medium.
2
Tip the chickpeas into a food processor or blender with the onion, carrots, garlic, cilantro, cumin, parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
3
Whizz briefly so that you retain some of the chunky texture to the chickpeas.
4
Using your hands, shape the mixture into six burgers.
5
Brush both sides of each burger with a little oil.
6
Carefully place the burgers on to a grill/broiler pan lined with foil and grill/broil for 5 minutes on each side.
7
Meanwhile, toast the pita breads and tear the lettuce into strips.
8
Stuff the hot burgers into the pita breads.
9
Add a small handful of torn lettuce and a few slices of cucumber.
10
Serve drizzled with a spoonful of yogurt, if you wish.

238

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas, 1 onion, chopped, 2 carrots, chopped, 1 garlic clove, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Falafel Pitas

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