Goat Cheese Falafel Pitas Recipe

Name: Goat Cheese Falafel Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole wheat pita bread, halved; Falafel; 1 cup dried garbanzo beans (garbanzo beans); 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread, torn into large pieces; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 large egg whites; cooking spray; Relish; 2 cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes; 1 cup chopped seeded English cucumber; 1/4 cup chopped green onion; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 serrano chili, minced; Sauce; 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1/4 cup soft fresh goat cheese (log-style); 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 small garlic clove, minced

Servings: persons

4 whole wheat pita bread, halved
Falafel
1 cup dried garbanzo beans (garbanzo beans)
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread, torn into large pieces
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 large egg whites
cooking spray
Relish
2 cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes
1 cup chopped seeded English cucumber
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 serrano chili, minced
Sauce
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup soft fresh goat cheese (log-style)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 small garlic clove, minced

1
Falafel: sort and wash chickpeas, and place in a large bowl. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand 8 hours or overnight. Drain.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
3
Combine chickpeas and next 11 ingredients (through 2 chopped garlic cloves) in a food processor; pulse 8 to 10 times or until finely chopped. Spoon mixture into a bowl. Add egg whites to chickpea mixture, and stir well. Let stand 15 minutes. Divide mixture into 16 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Place patties on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
4
Relish: combine tomato and next 5 ingredients (through chile).
5
Sauce: combine yogurt, goat cheese, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1 minced garlic clove, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
6
Place 2 falafel patties in each pita half; spoon about 1/3 cup relish and 2 1/2 tablespoons sauce into each pita half. Serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole wheat pita bread, halved, Falafel, 1 cup dried garbanzo beans (garbanzo beans), 1/2 cup chopped green onion, and more.

Yes, Goat Cheese 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.

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Goat Cheese Falafel Pitas

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Variations & substitutions

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