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Lentil Falafel Sandwich
Traditional falafel patties or balls are spicy, deep-fried, bean-based foods that get their name from the Arabic word fulful, which means pepper. They make...
Servings
4
4
Cuisine Type
- american
Day Part
- dinner
- lunch
Menu Part
- sandwich
Main Ingredient
- Vegetables
- Beans
- Dairy
Traditional falafel patties or balls are spicy, deep-fried, bean-based foods that get their name from the Arabic word fulful, which means pepper. They make equally satisfying main courses and light snacks.
Ingredients
4 cups cooked lentils
3⁄4 cup flour, divided
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-2 tbsp. lemon juice
Salt and ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
1 large egg
Vegetable oil, for frying
Shredded carrots
Shredded radishes
Shredded zucchini
4 pita breads, warmed and halved
Creamy herbed yogurt dressing
Steps
Process lentils, 1⁄4 cup flour, cumin, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste until almost smooth. Add onion and egg; process to combine. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
Combine remaining 1⁄2 cup flour with salt and pepper to taste. Form lentil mixture into 1 1⁄2-in. balls; coat with seasoned flour. Deep fry balls in 350°F oil 3-5 min., or until crisp but fluffy; drain and keep warm.
Per sandwich, fill pita halves with falafel, carrots, radishes, and zucchini; top with herbed yogurt dressing.
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Oct 18, 2024
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