Description
Falafel pita sandwich with tahini is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together crispy falafel, fresh veggies, and creamy tahini sauce, all wrapped in soft, warm pita bread. This delightful Middle Eastern meal offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. Whether enjoyed at home or served at gatherings, this sandwich is sure to impress both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (toasted)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp water (adjust for thickness)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the dried chickpeas overnight in water. Drain and rinse.
- In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin seeds, salt, and pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry falafel in batches until golden brown on each side (about 3 minutes).
- For the tahini sauce, mix tahini, lemon juice, water, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve the falafel inside pita bread with tahini sauce drizzled on top and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg