Falafel Stuffed Pitas
Falafel Patties
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Microwave Time: 6-9
1 cans garbanzo beans, drained
2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 teaspoons tahini
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 small handful fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 small handful cilantro, finely chopped
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh or frozen onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh or frozen green pepper
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pita bread pockets
1/2 cup mixed salad greens
1 tomato, diced
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup hummus
In a food processor or blender, combine garbanzo beans, breadcrumbs, egg, tahini, lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, cumin, paprika, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Blend together until garbanzo beans are mashed fully, and mixture is well combined. Set aside.
In a large microwave safe bowl, combine onions, pepper, garlic and olive oil. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are soft. Add garbanzo bean mixture to the onions, peppers and garlic. Mix well, so onions and peppers are evenly spread throughout bean mixture.
Form small 2″ round patties of the bean/vegetable mixture, and place patties on a microwave safe platter. Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes until patties are heated through. If desired, place heated patties on a hot, oiled skillet for 1 minute on each side to brown (this step is optional).
Cut each pita pocket in half, and heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Open each pita halve and fill with hummus, mixed salad greens, sliced tomato, sliced cucumber, and 2 falafel patties each.
