Falafel with Yogurt Sandwich
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Falafel with Yogurt Sandwich

Falafel is a pan-fried patty made from ground garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and Middle Eastern spices. It makes a healthy and delicious sandwich when served with a seasoned yogurt dressing and fresh onions on whole wheat pita bread. Try this recipe for lunch or dinner.

3 h 35 min4 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 sandwich (480g)

543

Calories

20g

Protein

78g

Carbs

19g

Fat

13g

Fiber

15g

Sugar

451mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 3 g · Cholesterol 4 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • dry garbanzo beans/chickpeas

    1 cup · sorted and rinsed

  • water

    3 cups

  • oil

    1/4 cup

  • garlic clove

    1 · crushed

  • onion

    1 medium · chopped

  • parsley

    1/3 tablespoon · 1 sprig or about 1 teaspoon, chopped

  • salt

    1/4 teaspoon

  • lemon juice

    2 teaspoons

  • hot pepper sauce

    1/3 teaspoon

  • plain yogurt, low-fat

    1 cup

  • onion

    1 medium · chopped

  • wheat pita bread

    4 whole · pockets

  • flour

    1/4 cup · as needed

  • tomatoes

    sliced, optional

  • lettuce

    optional

  • bread crumbs

    optional - see note

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    Put beans and water in large pot and soak by the overnight or quick-soak method.

  3. 3

    Cook until tender, about 2 hours. Add more water if necessary. Drain.

  4. 4

    Slowly heat oil and sauté garlic and 1 onion until tender (5 to 7 minutes).

  5. 5

    Mash cooked beans, sautéed vegetables, parsley, salt, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce until smooth.

  6. 6

    With floured hands, form ovals with bean mixture (about 1/4 cup each). Roll in flour.

  7. 7

    Fry falafel, with the remaining oil in skillet, until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.

  8. 8

    Combine yogurt with remaining onion.

  9. 9

    Serve falafel in pocket bread topped with yogurt.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · The Bold and Beautiful Book of Bean Recipes Washington State WIC Program

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