Falafel Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- vegetable cooking spray
- 2 teaspoon olive oil, divided
- 2 6 inch pita rounds, cut in half
- 4 curly lettuce leaves
- Tahini Sauce (recipe follows)
Instructions
Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add first 10 ingredients and process until smooth. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 3-inch patty. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add 1 1/2 tsp. of oil and place over medium heat until hot. Add 4 patties to skillet; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties. Spread about 2 tablespoons of Tahini Sauce evenly into each pita half. Fill each half with 1 lettuce leaf and 2 falafel patties. Tahini Sauce 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 dash red pepper 1 clove garlic, minced Combine all ingredients in a bowl; stir with a wire whisk until well-blended. Cover and chill. Makes 1/2 cup.