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Falafel Sandwiches with Sesame Mint Yogurt Sauce (Dave Lieberman) Recipe

Falafel Sandwiches with Sesame Mint Yogurt Sauce (Dave Lieberman) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 (15-oz) cans garbanzo beans ( chickpeas), drained and rinsed
3 to 4 tbsp, plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten with a fork
salt and pepper
3 quarts vegetable oil, for frying
3 good quality pita breads, cut in 1/2
sesame mint yogurt sauce, recipe follows
1 english cucumber, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 small head iceberg lettuce , chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt , preferably greek-style
1 bunch mint leaves, finely chopped
1/4 to 1/2 tsp dark sesame oil
1 lemon , zested and juiced
salt and pepper

Directions:

Fixings:
In a food processor, combine the garbanzo beans, 3 to 4 tablespoons flour, herbs, garlic, cumin, cayenne, egg, and salt and pepper; pulse together until almost smooth. Transfer mixture to bowl. The mixture should be firm enough to form balls; if not, add additional flour as needed. Shape mixture into balls about 2 inches in diameter. Toss in remaining 1/2 cup flour to coat all over. Set aside until oil is hot enough to fry.
Heat oil over medium-high heat until about 375 degrees F. Test with some extra falafel mix to see if the temperature is right; it should sink and rise to the surface and float. Add falafel balls in batches so as not to crowd them and cook until crisp and golden, about 8 minutes. Carefully remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Fill pita halves with a few falafel balls, cucumber, lettuce, onions and peppers, and top with yogurt sauce.
Sesame Mint Yogurt Sauce:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1761.67 Kcal (7376 kJ)
Calories from fat	659.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	73.25g	113%
Cholesterol	31.79mg	11%
Sodium	1286.34mg	54%
Potassium	3352.12mg	71%
Total Carbs	249.62g	83%
Sugars	16.14g	65%
Dietary Fiber	24.13g	97%
Protein	25.41g	51%
Vitamin C	49mg	82%
Iron	6.8mg	38%
Calcium	225.2mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	237.04 Kcal (992 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.86g	113%
Cholesterol	4.28mg	11%
Sodium	173.09mg	54%
Potassium	451.05mg	71%
Total Carbs	33.59g	83%
Sugars	2.17g	65%
Dietary Fiber	3.25g	97%
Protein	3.42g	51%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	82%
Iron	0.9mg	38%
Calcium	30.3mg	23%

* 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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