Falafel Pita Pockets
- Yield: 4 servings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Falafel Pita Pockets
Falafel pita pocket is a simple and easy vegetarian meal. They can be paired with tzatziki sauce, hummus or tahini.
Ingredients
- garlic cloves - 2
- parsley - 2 tablespoons
- cilantro - 2 tablespoons
- ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
- salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- canned chickpeas - 2 cups
- scallions, sliced - 2
- all purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
- baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
- To Serve
- pitas, halved - 2
Instructions
- To make falafel patties, chop the garlic in a food processor. Add the parsley, cilantro, cumin and salt and process until the herds are finely chopped.
- Add the chickpeas, scallions, flour and baking powder and process until the texture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Form the falafel mixture into eight patties, about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the patties and cook for about 3 minutes, or until browned on the bottom. Turn over and cook until browned on the other side. Drain on paper towel.
- To serve, stuff two falafel patties into each pita half. Add desired toppings. Serve immediately.