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Falafel Pita Sandwich with Tahini Sauce

Name: Falafel Pita Sandwich with Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 frozen falafel; 0.25 cup tahini; 0.25 cup water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 teaspoon ground paprika; 6 whole wheat pitas; 1 head lettuce, shredded; 1 tomato, cut into thin wedges; 0.5 cucumber, peeled and sliced; 1 low-sodium dill pickle, sliced; 0.25 small red onion, thinly sliced; 3 teaspoons harissa, or to taste

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Falafel has such a prominent taste, but the tahini and freshness of the vegetables really complement it nicely.

Recipe by cpchef

Updated on January 3, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 sandwiches

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Ingredients

12 frozen falafel
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
6 whole wheat pitas
1 head lettuce, shredded
1 tomato, cut into thin wedges
½ cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 low-sodium dill pickle, sliced
¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
3 teaspoons harissa, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place falafel on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.
While falafel bake, whisk tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika together in a bowl.
Cut about 1 inch from the top of each pita to form a pocket. Add 2 falafel to each pita with equal amounts lettuce, tomato, cucumber, pickle, and red onion. Drizzle each with about 1 tablespoon tahini sauce and some harissa.

Cook's Note:

You can use any hot sauce you like in place of harissa.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

361	Calories
13g	Fat
53g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 361
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Sodium 576mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 11g	39%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 7mg	36%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 365mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.