Falafel Pitas with Tahini Sauce
Carrot, Radish, and Beet Slaw
Ingredients
- 1 (6.25-oz) pkg falafel mix
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ to 1 Tbsp water
- 3 whole wheat pita bread rounds
- 1 cup spring mix
- 1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- Prepare falafel mix according to package directions. Cook falafels in hot oil in a large skillet according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, combine tahini, cilantro, lemon juice, honey, cumin, and salt in a medium bowl; gradually whisk in water until smooth.
- Spread tahini mixture on one side of pitas. Divide falafels, greens, tomato, and onion among pitas. Roll up to serve.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 carrots, cut into matchstick pieces
- 3 radishes, sliced
- 1 small golden beet, peeled and cut into matchstick pieces (about 2 cups)
- 1½ Tbsp olive oil vinaigrette
Side Dish Instructions
- Toss together ingredients in a large bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
556
|
67
|
623
|
| Fat (g) | 23 | 5 | 28 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Protein (g) | 21 | 1 | 22 |
| Carb (g) | 74 | 6 | 80 |
| Fiber (g) | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Sodium (mg) | 882 | 90 | 972 |
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