Falafel Pitas with Cucumber-Yogurt Dressing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Make this healthy falafel pita recipe to get a taste of a Middle Eastern favorite. Ingredients:
1/4 cup minced red onion |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained |
1 (1-ounce) slice whole wheat bread, torn into pieces |
1 large egg |
1 large egg white |
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, split |
1 cup arugula |
1/2 cup cucumber-yogurt dressing |
Directions:
1. Combine first 10 ingredients in a food processor; pulse 6 times or until well blended (mixture will be wet).
2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon about 1/3 cup chickpea mixture per patty into pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
3. Line each pita half with 1/4 cup arugula, add 1 patty to each pita half, and spoon 2 tablespoons Cucumber-Yogurt Dressing into each pita half.
4. Note: Nutritional analysis includes Cucumber-Yogurt Dressing.
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