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Falafel Pita Sandwiches
Creamy Cucumbers and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 (15.5-oz) can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg white
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 3 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 whole wheat pita bread round, halved
Instructions
- Pulse chickpeas, parsley, egg, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth; stir in panko. Shape into 4 (2½-inch) patties.
- Cook patties in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 2 minutes per side. Place 2 patties, 1 lettuce leaf, 1½ Tbsp cheese, and onions in each pita half.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 seedless cucumber, halved and sliced
- 1 pint organic grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Combine cucumber, tomatoes, yogurt, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; chill until ready to serve.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
516
|
83
|
599
|
| Fat (g) | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| Carb (g) | 64 | 13 | 77 |
| Fiber (g) | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| Sodium (mg) | 687 | 313 | 1000 |
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