Falafel Sandwiches with Sesame Mint Yogurt Sauce
beans, yogurt, iceberg lettuce, cucumber, onion, lemon, pita, egg, flour, parsley, mint, garlic, cilantro, sesame oil
Ingredients
2 (15-ounce) cans garbanzo beans ( chickpeas), drained and rinsed 3 to 4 tablespoons, plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten with a fork Salt and pepper 3 quarts vegetable oil, for frying 3 good quality pita breads, cut in 1/2 Sesame Mint Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows 1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 small head iceberg lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped into bite-sized pieces 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt, preferably Greek-style 1 bunch mint leaves, finely chopped 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1 lemon, zested and juiced Salt and pepper
Directions for Falafel Sandwiches with Sesame Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe
In a food processor, combine the garbanzo beans, 3 to 4 tablespoons flour, herbs, garlic, cumin, cayenne, egg, and salt and pepper; pulse together until almost smooth. Transfer mixture to bowl. The mixture should be firm enough to form balls; if not, add additional flour as needed. Shape mixture into balls about 2 inches in diameter. Toss in remaining 1/2 cup flour to coat all over. Set aside until oil is hot enough to fry. Heat oil over medium-high heat until about 375 degrees F. Test with some extra falafel mix to see if the temperature is right; it should sink and rise to the surface and float. Add falafel balls in batches so as not to crowd them and cook until crisp and golden, about 8 minutes. Carefully remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Fill pita halves with a few falafel balls, cucumber, lettuce, onions and peppers, and top with yogurt sauce. Combine all ingredients in a bowl until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Read the full directions on Food Network
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