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Falafel Pita Pockets

Crispy chickpea fritters served inside warm pita bread with tahini sauce and pickled vegetables.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 2 15oz cans Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
  • 3 pieces Garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
  • 4 pieces Pita bread rounds
  • 1 medium Cucumber, diced
  • 2 medium Tomatoes, diced
  • 0.25 cup Tahini sauce(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pulse chickpeas, parsley, garlic, and cumin in a food processor until coarsely ground but not a paste.

  2. 2

    Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in flour until the mixture holds together when formed into a ball.

  3. 3

    Shape the mixture into 12 small patties or balls.

  4. 4

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry falafel for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

  5. 5

    Warm the pita bread slightly and cut in half to create pockets.

  6. 6

    Stuff each pita half with 2-3 falafel balls, diced cucumbers, and tomatoes.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with tahini sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

480

kcal

Protein

15

g

Carbs

62

g

Fat

18

g

Fiber

12

g

Sugar

4

g

Sodium

650

mg

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