Spicy Baked Falafel Sandwiches With Homemade Tzatziki

Name: Spicy Baked Falafel Sandwiches With Homemade Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 patties, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained (chickpeas); 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 tablespoon red chili pepper flakes, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces Greek yogurt; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded & finely chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons dill (fresh or dried); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 whole wheat pita bread; 1 large tomatoes, sliced; 4 large lettuce leaves; red onion, slices and separated into rings

Submitted by TeresaD

"I love Falafel sandwiches and this recipe sounds good. I found this recipe at http://www.poorgirleatswell.com/"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 21
Yields:: 20 patties
Serves:: 4

ingredients

Falafel
2 (14 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained (chickpeas)
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
¹⁄₂ tablespoon red chili pepper flakes, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
Tzatziki Sauce
8 ounces Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded & finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons dill (fresh or dried)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
Other
4 whole wheat pita bread
1 large tomatoes, sliced
4 large lettuce leaves
red onion, slices and separated into rings

directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, then prepare the tzatziki by combining the yogurt, garlic, cucumber*, herbs, lemon juice & salt in a bowl and mixing until well combined. Cover & chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the falafel.
In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas using a fork or a mortar & pestle. Add the onion, garlic, herbs, spices & flour, and mix together to make a thick paste. Roll small amounts if the mixture into ping pong sized balls, then flatten slightly to form small discs.
Line baking sheet with foil. Lightly brush both sides of each falafel disc with the olive oil and place on baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes, turning about halfway through the cooking process so they’re evenly browned.
Assemble your sandwiches by stuffing each pita pocket with 2-3 falafel pieces and as many veggies as you can fit in there. Drizzle with a generous amount of tzatziki (or hummus, or tahini, for the purists), and enjoy!

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TeresaD

<p>I love food, cooking and eating. I love eating out and creating my own home version of recipes. <br /> <br />I also love experimenting to turn my food vices into healthy alternatives for me and my family.</p>

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