Easy Falafel Sandwiches Recipe

Easy Falafel Sandwiches Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 sandwiches

• 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¾ teaspoon ground coriander ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• chickpea flour or all-purpose flour, for dredging
• olive oil, for frying
• 4 loaves pita bread, cut in half
• shredded romaine lettuce, to serve
• 1 ripe tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup Tahini-Lemon Sauce

Method

1. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, oats, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper and process to combine
2. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes
3. Form the mixture into small balls, about 2 inches in diameter
4. If the mixture is not firm enough, add up to 1/4 cup of flour, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached
5. Flatten the balls into patties and dredge them in flour
6. In a large skillet, heat a thin layer of oil over medium-high heat
7. Add the falafel and cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 8 minutes total
8. Stuff the falafel patties into the pita pockets, along with lettuce, tomato and tahini sauce
9. Serve immediately

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