FALAFEL PITA SANDWICH WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE

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A Heart Smart® sandwich that's a low-fat, high fiber bargain. Served in whole wheat pita pockets and topped with a tangy cucumber sauce, your heart (and tastebuds) will love you. Note: the sauce needs to marinate - preferably for 24 hours - so plan ahead.

Provided by SusieQusie

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 cup vinegar (I like apple cider vinegar)
2 tablespoons fresh dill or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill
3 tablespoons grated onions
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
2 cups low-fat plain yogurt
1 medium potato, nuked and peeled
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (if you don't like heat, use banana pepper or poblano pepper)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced (plan on using the whole bunch, Zaar editor doesn't do BUNCH)
2 (19 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed and well smashed
1 tablespoon plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 lemon, juice of
6 whole wheat pita bread, cut in half
2 cups shredded lettuce
12 slices tomatoes

Steps:

CUCUMBER DRESSING: Mix vinegar, dill, onions and pepper in a bowl.
Add cucumber slices and marinate overnight.
Drain; discard liquid. Stir in yogurt. Makes about 4 cups; more than enough for the sandwiches.
FALAFEL PATTIES: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
Microwave potato for about 3 minutes; cool, peel and mash with a fork. Set aside.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat and saute onions, jalapeno and garlic till soft; about 3 minutes. Stir in parsley and saute another minute.
In a large bowl, combine beans with onion mixture; mix well.
Stir in mashed potato, yogurt, paprika and lemon juice.
Form into 24 patties using 2 tablespoons mixture for each. (It's easier to spoon 2 tablespoons on baking sheet and form into rounds).
Place patties on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes; turn patties over and bake for another 10 minutes.
Assemble sandwiches by placing 2 patties in each pita half. Top with lettuce and 1 tomato slice. Serve with cucumber dressing.
Serving = 2 pita halves with 4 patties and toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.8, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 942.5, Carbohydrate 111.5, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 22.6, Protein 22

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