Description
Use this falafel pita recipe & customize your pita! My soaked chickpea falafel don’t fall apart & my tahini dressing is ready in seconds!
Ingredients
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- 1 large pita, cut in half
- 1 cup spinach, packed (or greens/herbs of choice)
- 1/2 cup tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
- 6 falafel
- Lemon Tahini Dressing
- Quick pickled red onion
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- If using a large pita, I find it easiest to slice the pita in half and open the pockets from the inside. This way you have two halves of pita to fill instead of trying to open and fill one large pocket. However, different brands of pita will be easier to manipulate in different ways so do what works best for what you have!
- Fill each half of your pita bread with ½ cup spinach or leafy greens/herbs of choice. Fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, and dill are most traditionally used.
- Add some fresh cold vegetables like the chopped tomato and cucumber I suggest.
- Add 3 falafel to each pita pocket (or use however many falafel you can comfortably fit in your pita).
- Drizzle generously with my simple Lemon Tahini Dressing and top with other garnishes like Quick Pickled Red Onion for some bite and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
Approximate Cost: less than $5 CAD vs. at least $10 for a similar pita purchased out.
To toast your own sesame seeds, spread raw sesame seeds on a frying pan over low heat for 1-3 minutes until they turn golden brown. Remove promptly from the hot pan to avoid burning the seeds and allow to cool in a separate dish.
- Category: Burgers & Sandwiches
- Method: Various
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired