Baked Falafel Sandwich

Ingredients

• 15 1/2 ounces canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame tahini
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• lettuce
• tomato, slices
• cucumber, slices
• 4 large whole wheat pita bread

Directions

1. 1

   Combine chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt and baking soda in a food processor or blender.

2. 2

   Process until mixture is coarsely pureed and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in flour and shape mixture into 4 large patties and let stand for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until golden brown, flipping once, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 10 minutes more.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, whisk together tahini, water and lemon juice in a small bowl.

6. 6

   To assemble sandwiches, place lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber in the pitas inside each pita with 1 falafel patty and drizzle with tahini dressing.

7. 7

   Enjoy!