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15) Oven-Baked Falafel Pita Pockets

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans 15 oz each chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small onion roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup fresh parsley packed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp flour or chickpea flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for brushing
  • 4 small pita pockets
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or cucumber slices and tomato for filling
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt or tahini sauce for drizzle

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.
  2. Pulse chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, salt, and baking powder in a food processor until coarse.
  3. Stir in flour. Mixture should hold when pressed; add a little flour if too wet.
  4. Shape into 12 small patties and place on the sheet.
  5. Brush patties with olive oil. Bake 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. Warm pitas, stuff with lettuce and tomatoes, add falafel, and drizzle yogurt or tahini.