Middle Eastern Baked Falafel Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Baked Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; ground red pepper, to taste; freshly ground red pepper, to taste; salt, to taste; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup cucumber, julienne; 6 whole wheat pita bread; 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
ground red pepper, to taste
freshly ground red pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, julienne
6 whole wheat pita bread
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce

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["Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.", "Ina blender or food processor, combine the chickpeas, garlic, parsley, coriander, cumin, chili powder, red pepper, black pepper, and salt.", "Process until the ingredients form a thick paste.", "Lightly coat a baking hseet with non-stick cooking spray. Roll the chickpea mixture into 1"" balls and place on the sheet. Lightly coat the balls with non-stick spray.", "Bake for 20 minutes, or until the balls are lightly golden brown. Set aside.", "In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes and cucumber.", "Cut the pitas in half and fill each pocket with lettuce, falafel balls, yogurt-tahini dressing, tomato and cucumber mixture, and more dressing if desired."]

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, 2 large garlic cloves, chopped, 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Baked Falafel 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.

Middle Eastern Baked Falafel

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