Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a homemade falafel pita sandwich, featuring crispy falafel balls enveloped in warm pita bread and drizzled with creamy tahini sauce. Bursting with fresh herbs and spices, this delightful dish makes for an exciting meal that’s perfect for gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. Customize it with your favorite veggies for a satisfying experience that transports you to the bustling streets of the Middle East.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight) or 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (about ½ cup)
- 4 pocket-style pita breads
- ½ cup tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Water, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight; drain and rinse before use.
- In a food processor, blend chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper until coarse.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties (about 1 inch).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry falafel until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- For the tahini sauce, mix tahini with lemon juice and enough water to reach desired consistency.
- Slice open each pita and fill with falafel balls. Drizzle with tahini sauce and add veggies as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize by adding veggies like cucumbers or tomatoes. Store leftover falafel in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat falafel in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for crispiness.