I love trying new foods, and it turns out that I really love falafel. I’ve made these falafel pitas a couple of times, now, and they are really fresh and rich with spices. A great new summer meal that B and I both look forward to.
Falafel Pitas
Source: Culinary in the Country
The first time making this recipe, I made it exactly as written. This time, I switched it up a bit and have provided the recipe below with my changes.
1 can of chickpeas
1/2 vidalia onion
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper
1 whole wheat pita, torn into chunks
2 garlic cloves
1 egg
Extra virgin olive oil
1. Rinse the chickpeas and place in a food processor with the rest of the ingredients (except for the egg). Process until finely chopped.
2. Scoop the mixture into a bowl, add the egg, and stir to combine. Form into small, 1/2 inch patties (I was able to make ten).
3. Heat a nonstick pan or griddle and add about a tablespoon of olive oil. Saute the falafel on each side until brown and crispy.
4. Serve in whole wheat pitas with cucumber relish and goat cheese sauce (recipes follow).
Cucumber Relish
1 roma tomato, finely diced
1/3 cup cucumber, finely diced
1 handful of parsley, finely chopped
The juice from 1/2 a lemon
1. Combine all ingredients and chill before serving.
Goat Cheese Sauce
1 six ounce container of Greek yogurt
2 ounces goat cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt
A few sprigs of parsley, finely chopped
1. Whish together until smooth. I served mine on the side.
Thank you for this recipe! It looks amazing! My favorite Lebanese deli went out of business several years ago, and I have been looking for good falafel ever since. Guess I’ll have to make my own.
Sorry for such a long delay in responding…I’m new to this! Anyway, I hope you enjoy the recipe if you try it out! It’s so fun to make, and I could eat the yogurt sauce with a spoon :)