Power Falafel

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
Hearty Chickpea Patties Served in Whole Wheat Pitas
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Power Falafel

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 759.8

Description

These protein-rich falafel patties are made from blended chickpeas, garlic, and a blend of aromatic spices including cumin and turmeric. They are pan-fried until golden brown and served nestled in whole wheat pita pockets. Topped with tahini sauce and fresh chopped vegetables, this dish offers a satisfying and nutritious Middle Eastern-inspired meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Toppings: tahini sauce and chopped vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes and sprouts.
  2. In a food processor or food mill, combine the chick peas and garlic.
  3. Process until smooth.
  4. Add egg and process to mix.
  5. Transfer to a medium bowl and
  6. stir in parsley, onions, tahini, breadcrumbs, cumin, basil, marjoram, thyme, pepper and salt.
  7. Shape mixture into 8 patties each about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. In a large, heavy skillet,
  9. heat oil on medium-high
  10. heat ;
  11. add patties and
  12. cook for 5 - 7 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  13. Or the mixture can be placed in an ovenproof dish and baked following Biotrain directions above.
  14. To serve, cut pitas in halves.
  15. Tuck a patty or dollop of the baked mixture into each pita "pocket." Pass bowls of topping to complete sandwiches as desired

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 759.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.2g18%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 46.6mg16%
Sodium 1346.5mg57%
Total Carbohydrate 144.9g49%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g99%
Sugars 10.0g
Protein 30.5g61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, basil, black, blending, bread, breadcrumbs, canola, chick, chopped, cloves, cumin, drained, dried, dry, egg, falafel, greek, ground, marjoram, middle-eastern
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