FALAFEL PITAS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

Ingredients

• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• Lettuce leaves*
• 6 whole wheat pita bread
• Tzatziki Sauce*
• Chopped red onion*

Directions

1. Place chickpeas, 1/2 cup red onion, parsley, paprika, cumin, salt, coriander and garlic in a food processor; process, using an on/off motion, until almost smooth.
2. Transfer chickpea mixture to a bowl. Stir in flour, mustard and beaten egg until well blended.
3. Shape mixture into 12 patties, each about 3 inches in diameter.
4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large non-stick frypan over medium heat.
5. Cook patties in batches, adding remaining oil as necessary, until browned on both sides, about 3 – 4 minutes per side.
6. Place lettuce and two patties on each pita. Top with Tzatziki Sauce and additional red onion. Roll up pitas to enclose filling.

Ingredients

• ​1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup finely chopped seeded English cucumber
• 3 tbsp finely chopped red onion
• 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 1/2 tsp liquid honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl until blended.