Authentic Falafel and Creamy Hummus Pita Pockets

Name: Authentic Falafel and Creamy Hummus Pita Pockets
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Lettuce', 'amount': '1 cup, shredded'}; {'ingredient': 'Cucumber', 'amount': '1 whole, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomato', 'amount': '1 whole, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Hummus', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Pita bread', 'amount': '4 pieces'}; {'ingredient': 'Vegetable oil', 'amount': '1 cup, for frying'}; {'ingredient': 'All-purpose flour', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Baking powder', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Ground coriander', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Ground cumin', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh parsley', 'amount': '1 cup, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1 whole, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Chickpeas', 'amount': '1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed'}

An Eastern Mediterranean favorite brought to your kitchen, these pita pockets are a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Crispy homemade falafel balls, rich, creamy hummus, and a burst of refreshing vegetables all housed within soft, warm pita bread. It's a symphony of tastes in every bite, transporting you to the bustling streets of Lebanon or the vibrant markets of Israel with each mouthful.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Lettuce (1 cup, shredded)
Cucumber (1 whole, thinly sliced)
Tomato (1 whole, thinly sliced)
Hummus (1 cup)
Pita bread (4 pieces)
Vegetable oil (1 cup, for frying)
All-purpose flour (1 cup)
Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
Salt (1 teaspoon)
Ground coriander (1 teaspoon)
Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
Fresh parsley (1 cup, chopped)
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Onion (1 whole, finely chopped)
Chickpeas (1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed)

Instructions

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, baking powder, and flour. Pulse the mixture until well combined and it holds together to form a dough-like consistency.
Form the mixture into small, even patties, about 1 inch in diameter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, gently place the falafel patties in the skillet. Fry them for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they turn a golden brown and develop a crispy exterior.
While the falafels are frying, warm the pita bread in a toaster or oven until they are soft and pliable.
Spread a generous amount of hummus inside each warmed pita pocket.
Place 2-3 freshly fried falafel patties inside each pita pocket.
Add the sliced tomato, cucumber, and shredded lettuce into each pita pocket, on top of the falafel and hummus.
Serve the falafel and hummus pita pockets immediately while they are still warm and enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean right at home!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 550 • Fat: 35g • Carbs: 45g • Protein: 15g • Sodium: 750mg • Sugar: 3g

Authentic Falafel and Creamy Hummus Pita Pockets

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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