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Falafel Sandwiches

Crispy Falafel Sandwiches Packed with Fresh Veggies Delight

Enjoy delicious Falafel Sandwiches made with crispy homemade falafel and fresh veggies, a perfect vegetarian comfort food.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Falafel Mixture
  • 1 cup Dried Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) Soaked overnight
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda For soaking
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro Can be substituted with parsley
  • 1 bunch Fresh Mint Optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh,or substitute with garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Can substitute with tahini
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • as needed Oil for Frying Vegetable or canola oil works well
Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread or Flatbread Any flatbread is fine
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Sliced
  • 1 cup Hummus Can opt for baba ghanoush
  • 1 medium Cucumber Sliced or pickled
  • 2 cups Lettuce Any leafy green
  • 1 medium Red Onion Sliced
  • 1 bunch Fresh Dill Dried dill can substitute
  • 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce Can use yogurt as a swap

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak 1 cup of dried garbanzo beans in water with 1 teaspoon of baking soda overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water until clear.
  2. In a food processor, pulse cilantro and mint until chopped. Add chickpeas, garlic, salt, black pepper, coriander, cumin, and chili powder. Process to a coarse meal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Stir in sesame seeds and baking powder into the mixture. Form small balls (about 2 inches), slightly flatten them, and prepare to fry.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry falafel balls in batches for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Spread hummus on warm pita bread, then layer with tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, red onions, and crispy falafel. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and sprinkle with dill. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep toppings separate for best freshness. For longer storage, freeze individual falafel balls for up to 3 months.

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