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Fluffy Falafel Pitas
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Brief Description
Great idea for a meat-free meal!
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Main Ingredient
Falafel
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Category: Vegetarian
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Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 5 min(s)
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Cook Time: 20 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Private
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Posted By: DHAPP
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Posted On: Jul 21, 2021
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Ingredients:
- 15 ounces - One 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 whole - Egg
- 1 whole - 1 Minced garlic clove
- 1/4 cups - Finely chopped onion
- - Minced flat-leaf parsley
- - Bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons - Oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons - Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoons - Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons - Salt
- 1/8 teaspoons - Cayenne pepper
- - Black pepper, to taste
- 15 ounces - One 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 whole - Egg
- 1 whole - 1 Minced garlic clove
- 1/4 cups - Finely chopped onion
- - Minced flat-leaf parsley
- - Bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons - Oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons - Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoons - Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons - Salt
- 1/8 teaspoons - Cayenne pepper
- - Black pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. In a food processor or blender, combine one 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1 egg, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 cup each finely chopped onion, minced flat-leaf parsley, and bread crumbs, 2 tsp oil, 1 and 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp each baking powder and salt, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, and black pepper to taste.
2. Using damp hands, shape the mixture into 12 patties
3. In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat
4. Cook the patties until golden, about 4 minutes per side
5. In a small bowl, combine 6 oz plain yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 and 1/2 tsp honey (only for kids over 1), 1 tsp finely chopped mint, and 1/4 tsp salt
6. Warm 4 whole-wheat pitas, slice off the top third, and fill each pocket with lettuce, slices of tomato and cucumber, and 3 falafel patties.
7. Serve with the yogurt sauce for dipping or drizzling
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