Recipe

Falafel Pita Pocket Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Wildjoy / All my dishes 1 year, 4 months ago I forgot to take pictures until after everyone had made their falafel so I had to take an ugly photo of my sandwich. Although it isn't a great photo, the falafel was delicious and satisfying. These are easy and quick to make and are every bit as goo... More Prep:15m Cook:5m Servings:4	Wildjoy
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Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed

1 red onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup of fresh Italian parsley, chopped

3-4 tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon cumin

1 tablespoon coriander

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup canola oil

3 Tablespoons Peanut oil

1/2 cup tahini paste

3 tablespoons water

Juice and zest of 2 lemons

4 whole grain pita pockets

1-1 1/2 cups lettuce, torn

1/2 cucumber, sliced

2 ripe tomatoes, sliced

sliced red onions (opt.)

Directions

After rinsing garbanzo beans dry them on paper towels. Pour beans into a food processor with chopped onion, garlic, parsley, flour, spices and process until well pureed and forms a sticky ball. If your beans weren't dry enough you may need to add a Tablespoon or more of flour until you get a consistency that you can shape into patties.

Heat oils in a large skillet (350 degrees in electric skillet). Form the bean mixture into 4 large patties and place them in heated oil. Fry for about 4 minutes on each side until browned and somewhat crispy.

Measure tahini paste into a medium size mixing bowl. Add water, lemon juice lemon zest and some salt and pepper to taste. Mix until smooth and set aside. This is your sauce for the for the falafels.

Cut the pitas to form large pockets. Spoon about 2 Tablespoons of Tahini sauce into each pita pocket. Insert some lettuce, tomato slices, cucumber slices and additional sliced onion. Slide in a falafel burger.

Serve with fruit salad for a complete meal.

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elgab89 1 year, 4 months ago said:
I love falafels! Thank you for posting the recipe!

blondeberry 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Rachel Ray made this last wk on her show. I have made it and it's very good. Instead of the sandwich and dressing, I like to serve it on a plate with Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber/garlic yogurt)ladeled over. Delish.

trigger 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Wildjoy your recipe is fantastic I always wanted to make my Falafels from scratch and now I have a delicious way to make my own. By the way I added your recipe to the new group Pick Your Favorite Pocket, come by and have a look. High Five
Michael

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