Baked Falafel Pitas

Baked Falafel Pitas

Course: Appetizers / Snacks, Entrees
Difficulty: Easy
Pulse Type: Chickpeas
Specialty Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas 15.5-ounce
  • 1 red onion small
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¾ cup fresh parsley divided
  • ½ cup olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • cup rolled oats
  • 4-5 mini cucumbers
  • 2-3 roma tomatoes
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • salt
  • pepper
  • tzatziki
  • pita bread

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a food processor or powerful blender, combine the chickpeas, ½ of the onion, garlic, ½ cup of the parsley, ¼ cup of the olive oil, cumin, teaspoon baking powder, salt, and pepper. Process until the mixture becomes a thick paste.

  3. Add in the oats and process again until smooth.

  4. Using your hands, gently roll the mixture in heaping tablespoon-sized balls (be careful not to over handle them). Place them on the baking sheet on bake for 25-30 minutes, until crispy and lightly golden on the outside.

  5. While the falafel is baking, prepare the salad. Finely the dice cucumbers, tomato, remaining red onion and parsley. Drizzle with the remaining ¼ cup of olive oil and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper and mix to combine.

  6. Prepare the pitas: fill each pita with tzatziki, chopped salad and 2-3 falafel.