Recipes Falafel Pita Sandwich with Tahini Sauce 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews 2 Photos 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 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 2 2 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 sandwiches Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 361 Calories 13g Fat 53g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved