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Falafel Pitas Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 cup minced red onion $
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard $
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper $
1/8 teaspoon salt $
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1 (1-ounce) slice whole wheat bread, torn into pieces
1 large egg $
1 large egg white $
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil $
2 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, split
1 cup arugula $
1/2 cup Cucumber-Yogurt Dressing

Directions:
Directions:
Combine first 10 ingredients in a food processor; pulse 6 times or until well blended (mixture will be wet).
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon about 1/3 cup chickpea mixture per patty into pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Line each pita half with 1/4 cup arugula, add 1 patty to each pita half, and spoon 2 tablespoons Cucumber-Yogurt Dressing into each pita half.
Note: Nutritional analysis includes Cucumber-Yogurt Dressing.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
1
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Amount per serving
Calories: 280
Calories from fat: 30%
Fat: 9.4g
Saturated fat: 1.2g
Monounsaturated fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.2g
Protein: 11.4g
Carbohydrate: 40.1g
Fiber: 7.3g
Cholesterol: 53mg
Iron: 3.3mg
Sodium: 592mg
Calcium: 81mg

 

 

 

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