Baked Falafel Sandwich
Source of Recipe
WeightWatchers.com
Recipe Introduction
Points | 6
Servings | 4
Preparation Time | 20 min
Cooking Time | 14 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy
List of Ingredients
15 1/2 oz canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup onion(s), chopped
1/4 cup parsley, or cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp olive oil
2 Tbsp Tribe of Two Sheiks Sesame Tahini, or other brand
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
8 piece lettuce
4 large wheat pita(s)
Recipe
Combine chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt and baking soda in a food processor or blender. Process until mixture is coarsely pureed and transfer to large bowl. Stir in flour; shape mixture into 4 large patties and let stand for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400ºF.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until golden brown, flipping once, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 10 minutes more.
Meanwhile, whisk together tahini, water and lemon juice in a small bowl.
To assemble sandwiches, place 2 lettuce leaves inside each pita, add 1 falafel patty and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of tahini dressing.
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