Falafel in Pita with Yogurt Sauce (Guy Fieri) Recipe

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Falafel in Pita with Yogurt Sauce (Guy Fieri)
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Directions:

  1. In medium skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and sweat onion and peppers 2 to 3 minutes then garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a food processor, pulse together chick peas, red chili flakes, ground cumin, the egg, salt and black pepper to form a coarse consistency. Then add flour, parsley, and cilantro. Pulse until mixture starts pulling from the sides of the food processor.
  3. Remove mixture to a large bowl and mix in the onion mixture. Chill falafel until ready to cook.
  4. Roll falafel dough into 1-inch rounds. Then form rounds into an oblong quenelle shape, like a football.
  5. In a thick-bottomed skillet heat 1/2 inch of canola oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Cook falafel balls a few at a time, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Be sure to turn them so they do not burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt while still hot.
  6. Open the pita bread to make pockets. Place 3 to 4 falafels inside. Stuff with lettuce tomato and cucumbers and drizzle sauce generously on the inside. Serve immediately.
  7. Yogurt Dipping Sauce:
  8. Mix the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, cilantro, parsley and cumin together in a small bowl. Add salt to taste. Chill until ready to use.
  9. Yield: 1 cup
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 270.15 Kcal (1131 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.02g 25%
Cholesterol 48.88mg 16%
Sodium 2074.64mg 86%
Potassium 433.98mg 9%
Total Carbs 25.6g 9%
Sugars 5.13g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4.32g 17%
Protein 7.31g 15%
Vitamin C 75.7mg 126%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 47.2mg 262%
Calcium 190.3mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.6 Kcal (501 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.09g 25%
Cholesterol 21.64mg 16%
Sodium 918.5mg 86%
Potassium 192.13mg 9%
Total Carbs 11.33g 9%
Sugars 2.27g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.91g 17%
Protein 3.24g 15%
Vitamin C 33.5mg 126%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 25%
Iron 20.9mg 262%
Calcium 84.2mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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