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Falafel Pita Sandwich With Cucumber Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients

BUILDING THE SANDWICH .
1/2 c vinegar (I like apple cider vinegar) .
2 tbsps fresh dill or 1 1/2 tsps dried dill .
PATTIES .
6 whole wheat pita bread, cut in half .
1 tsp paprika .
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded & minced (if you don't like heat, use banana pepper or poblano pepper) .
2 small onions, finely sliced .
3 tbsps canola oil .
2 c shredded lettuce .
12 slices tomatoes .
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper .
2 (19 oz) cans garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed & well smashed .
1 medium potato, nuked & peeled .
1/2 c fresh parsley, minced (plan on using the whole bunch, Zaar editor doesn't do BUNCH) .
3 tbsps grated onions .
CUCUMBER SAUCE .
4 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded & thinly sliced .
1 lemon, juice of .
2 garlic cloves, minced .
1 tbsp plain low-fat yogurt .
2 c low-fat plain yogurt

Directions

Step #1 CUCUMBER DRESSING: Mix vinegar, dill, onions & pepper in a bowl.
Step #2 Add cucumber slices & marinate overnight.
Step #3 Drain; discard liquid.
Step #4 Stir in yogurt.
Step #5 Makes about 4 c; more than enough for the sandwiches.
Step #6 FALAFEL PATTIES: Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Step #7 Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
Step #8 Microwave potato for about 3 mins; cool, peel & mash with a fork.
Step #9 Set aside.
Step #10 Heat oil in skillet over med-heat/flame & saute onions, jalapeno & garlic till soft; about 3 mins.
Step #11 Stir in parsley & saute another min.
Step #12 In a large bowl, mix beans with onion mixture; mix well.
Step #13 Stir in mashed potato, yogurt, paprika & lemon juice.
Step #14 Form into 24 patties using 2 tbsps mixture for each.
Step #15 (It's easier to spoon 2 tbsps on baking sheet & form into rounds).
Step #16 Place patties on baking sheet & bake for 10 mins; turn patties over & bake for another 10 mins.
Step #17 Assemble sandwiches by placing 2 patties in each pita half.
Step #18 Top with lettuce & 1 tomato slice.
Step #19 Serve with cucumber dressing.
Step #20 Serving = 2 pita halves with 4 patties & toppings.
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