Smokey Mesquite Baked Falafel Recipe

Name: Smokey Mesquite Baked Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers; 1 pkg. (6 oz.) FRESH TAKE Smokey Mesquite BBQ Recipe Cheese Breadcrumb Mix, mixed together; 1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp. ground cumin; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions; 1/2 cup chopped English cucumbers; 4 pita breads; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1/2 cup chopped yellow onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
1 pkg. (6 oz.) FRESH TAKE Smokey Mesquite BBQ Recipe Cheese Breadcrumb Mix, mixed together
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
1 Tbsp. lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
1/2 cup chopped English cucumbers
4 pita breads
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Process chickpeas and yellow onions in food processor until smooth; spoon into medium bowl.
3
Stir in red peppers and 1 cup cheese mixture.
4
Shape into 12 (3/4-inch-thick) patties.
5
Place remaining cheese mixture in pie plate.
6
Add patties, 1 at a time, turning to evenly coat both sides of each patty with cheese mixture.
7
Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
8
Bake 20 min.
9
Meanwhile, mix sour cream, lemon juice, garlic and cumin until blended.
10
Reserve 3 Tbsp.
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sour cream mixture.
12
Toss lettuce, red onions and cucumbers with remaining sour cream mixture.
13
Top pitas with lettuce mixture and falafel patties.
14
Drizzle with reserved sour cream mixture; top with cilantro.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers, 1 pkg. (6 oz.) FRESH TAKE Smokey Mesquite BBQ Recipe Cheese Breadcrumb Mix, mixed together, and more.

Yes, Smokey Mesquite 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.

Smokey Mesquite Baked Falafel

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