BAKED FELAFEL SANDWICH

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I saw this recipe on FoodNetwork, coursey of Ellie Krieger. I haven't tried it yet, but posted it in hopes of trying it. It is a healthy meal full of great nutrients!

Provided by Chef Mean Green

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup minced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup pure tahini paste (sesame paste, available at Middle Eastern stores)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 -4 tablespoons water, plus more if necessary
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
2 (4 ounce) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 medium cucumber, seeded, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
4 whole wheat pita bread, sliced open

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Combine all felafel ingredients except 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bowl of a food processor.
Process for 10 seconds.
Stop motor and scrape down sides of bowl, then pulse for another 10 seconds, until all ingredients are well incorporated but mixture is still slightly coarse and grainy.
Form mixture into 16 felafel balls and brush with remaining tablespoon olive oil.
Bake on a cookie sheet for 20 minutes, flip felafel balls and bake an additional 20 minutes, until felafel balls are crisp and browned.
Combine tahini, lemon juice and water and stir to incorporate, adding more water to achieve desired consistency. Reserve.
Toss together lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers in a bowl. Warm pita breads for 2 minutes in oven.
Fill each pita with 3/4 cup salad, 4 felafel balls and 1/4 cup tahini sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.3, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 993.5, Carbohydrate 73, Fiber 13.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 18.1

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