Smokin Chipotle Falafel Gyros |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 16 Minutes |
Ready In: 36 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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East meets west in this spicy version of falafel. These delicious patties are baked making them a healthier alternative to deep frying. These are very versatile and make a delicious lunch. Developed for RSC #13. Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and well drained |
2 teaspoons cumin seeds |
4 cardamom pods |
4 garlic cloves, finely minced |
1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo, minced (for less heat remove the seeds.) |
2 green onions, sliced (white and about half of the green part.) |
1/4 cup cilantro leaf |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
coarse salt, to taste |
fresh ground black pepper, to taste |
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil |
4 pita breads, 5-inch diameter |
1 -1 1/2 cup broccoli, slaw |
1 cup greek yogurt |
1 -2 teaspoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers) |
2 garlic cloves, finely minced |
1/4 cup seedless cucumber, finely diced |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed |
salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Before starting make sure that the chickpeas are well drained and dry. A salad spinner is a great way to eliminate excess water from the chickpeas before placing them on sheets of paper towels to dry or if you don't have a salad spinner, go ahead and place on several sheets of paper towels to dry.
2. With the blade of a chef's knife, break open the cardamom pods and remove seeds. Place the cardamom seeds along with the cumin seeds in a small heavy skillet and toast just until fragrant. Put in a coffee grinder and grind or crush with a mortar and pestle.
3. Add the chickpeas, garlic and chilies to a food processor and pulse several times until mixture is blended and smooth. To the processor add the onions, cilantro leaves, lemon juice, ground spices, baking powder, salt and pepper; pulse to combine. Shape the mixture into 8 small patties and flatten to 1 1/2 to 2 inch diameter.
4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, lightly oil a small baking sheet with olive oil, place prepared patties on baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes per side.
5. In a small dish, combine the ingredients for the yogurt sauce; set aside.
6. Warm the pitas in the oven or over an open flame; to assemble, place 2 patties on each of the warmed pitas, spoon yogurt sauce over all and top with broccoli slaw; fold and enjoy!
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