Falafel Stuffed Pita Pockets With Tahini Dressing

Falafel Stuffed Pita Pockets with Tahini Dressing is a classic West Asian dish that combines crispy falafel balls with fresh vegetables and a creamy tahini dressing, all wrapped in warm pita bread. It's a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.

Vegan Vegetarian Main Course West Asian Falafel Pita Tahini
Falafel Stuffed Pita Pockets With Tahini Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 pita bread rounds
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely ground but not pureed.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour and baking powder. Shape the mixture into small balls and flatten slightly to form falafel patties.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the falafel patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
  4. While the falafel is cooking, warm the pita bread in a toaster or oven.
  5. Prepare the tahini dressing by whisking together the tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, and salt in a small bowl.
  6. Once the falafel and pita bread are ready, assemble the stuffed pita pockets by placing falafel, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber inside each pita. Drizzle with tahini dressing.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
12g
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Skillet Food processor Small bowl

Tools

Toaster or oven Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve with a side of tabbouleh salad and a refreshing mint lemonade.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of sumac or a drizzle of hot sauce to the stuffed pita pockets.

Cost

$15