Falafel Pita Sandwich With Cucumber Sauce Recipe

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Falafel Pita Sandwich With Cucumber Sauce
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Directions:

  1. CUCUMBER DRESSING: Mix vinegar, dill, onions and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Add cucumber slices and marinate overnight.
  3. Drain; discard liquid. Stir in yogurt. Makes about 4 cups; more than enough for the sandwiches.
  4. FALAFEL PATTIES: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
  5. Microwave potato for about 3 minutes; cool, peel and mash with a fork. Set aside.
  6. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat and saute onions, jalapeno and garlic till soft; about 3 minutes. Stir in parsley and saute another minute.
  7. In a large bowl, combine beans with onion mixture; mix well.
  8. Stir in mashed potato, yogurt, paprika and lemon juice.
  9. Form into 24 patties using 2 tablespoons mixture for each. (It's easier to spoon 2 tablespoons on baking sheet and form into rounds).
  10. Place patties on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes; turn patties over and bake for another 10 minutes.
  11. Assemble sandwiches by placing 2 patties in each pita half. Top with lettuce and 1 tomato slice. Serve with cucumber dressing.
  12. Serving = 2 pita halves with 4 patties and toppings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 367.22 Kcal (1537 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.91g 17%
Cholesterol 5.05mg 2%
Sodium 387.94mg 16%
Potassium 820.85mg 17%
Total Carbs 57.12g 19%
Sugars 11.98g 48%
Dietary Fiber 8.36g 33%
Protein 14.36g 29%
Vitamin C 30.2mg 50%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 222.4mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 81.51 Kcal (341 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.42g 17%
Cholesterol 1.12mg 2%
Sodium 86.11mg 16%
Potassium 182.21mg 17%
Total Carbs 12.68g 19%
Sugars 2.66g 48%
Dietary Fiber 1.86g 33%
Protein 3.19g 29%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 50%
Iron 0.6mg 16%
Calcium 49.4mg 22%

* 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

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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