Baked Felafel Sandwich Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup minced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup pure tahini paste (sesame paste, available at middle eastern stores)
3 tbsp lemon juice
3 -4 tbsp water , plus more if necessary
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
2 (4 oz) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 medium cucumber, seeded, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
4 whole wheat pita bread , sliced open

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Combine all felafel ingredients except 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bowl of a food processor.
Process for 10 seconds.
Stop motor and scrape down sides of bowl, then pulse for another 10 seconds, until all ingredients are well incorporated but mixture is still slightly coarse and grainy.
Form mixture into 16 felafel balls and brush with remaining tablespoon olive oil.
Bake on a cookie sheet for 20 minutes, flip felafel balls and bake an additional 20 minutes, until felafel balls are crisp and browned.
Combine tahini, lemon juice and water and stir to incorporate, adding more water to achieve desired consistency. Reserve.
Toss together lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers in a bowl. Warm pita breads for 2 minutes in oven.
Fill each pita with 3/4 cup salad, 4 felafel balls and 1/4 cup tahini sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	264.01 Kcal (1105 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.43g	15%
Sodium	599.94mg	25%
Potassium	295.08mg	6%
Total Carbs	41.21g	14%
Sugars	2.27g	9%
Dietary Fiber	5.6g	22%
Protein	7.93g	16%
Vitamin C	14.6mg	24%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	45.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	153.81 Kcal (644 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.49g	15%
Sodium	349.51mg	25%
Potassium	171.91mg	6%
Total Carbs	24.01g	14%
Sugars	1.32g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.26g	22%
Protein	4.62g	16%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	24%
Iron	1.8mg	17%
Calcium	26.4mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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