Falafel with Yogurt Sandwich
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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.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 503 kcal
- 1 cup dry garbanzo beans chick peas, sorted and rinsed
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1/3 tablespoon parsley 1 sprig or about 1 teaspoon, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt low-fat
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 whole wheat pita bread pockets
- 1/4 cup flour as needed
- tomatoes sliced (optional)
- lettuce optional
- bread crumbs optional - see note
Wash hands with soap and water.
Put beans and water in large pot and soak by the overnight or quick-soak method.
Cook until tender, about 2 hours. Add more water if necessary. Drain.
Slowly heat oil and sauté garlic and 1 onion until tender (5 to 7 minutes).
Mash cooked beans, sautéed vegetables, parsley, salt, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce until smooth.
With floured hands, form ovals with bean mixture (about 1/4 cup each). Roll in flour.
Fry falafel, with the remaining oil in skillet, until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
Combine yogurt with remaining onion.
Serve falafel in pocket bread topped with yogurt.
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 503kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 18gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 408mgPotassium: 622mgFiber: 12gSugar: 12gCalcium: 192mgIron: 5mg
Keyword RD Reviewed, Sandwich