Falafel in Pita with Yogurt Sauce

Falafel in Pita with Yogurt Sauce

Falafel in Pita with Yogurt Sauce


45 minutes

Details
  • Servings:   4
  • Diet:   Balanced, High-Fiber
  • Meal:   lunch, dinner
  • Dish:   main course
Cuisine
  • mediterranean
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus extra for frying
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • Two 14-ounce cans chick peas, drained
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups freshly chopped parsley leaves
  • 3/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
  • Pitas, for sandwich
  • Toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, and sliced cucumbers
  • Yogurt Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Kosher salt, as needed
AI Chef 
Personal Notes 
Organization Tags 

Tags easily organize your Recipe Library

Suggested Recipes


Vegetarian Falafels
Vegetarian Falafels

Vegetarian Falafels requires roughly 45 minutes from start to finish. Watching your figure? This

45 minutes
Indian-Inspired Falafel Appetizer
Indian-Inspired Falafel Appetizer

Indian-Inspired Falafel Appetizer could be just the dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan

45 minutes
Falafel Burgers
Falafel Burgers

Need a dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan main course? Falafel Burgers could be an excellent

45 minutes
Powered by Edamam