Falafel

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 box falafel mix (we used Near East); 1 1/4 c. water; 1 tsp. olive oil; 4 pita breads; 4 leaves romaine lettuce; 2 small tomatoes; Accompaniment: Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

By Woman's Day Kitchen Published: Oct 8, 2013

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Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

309

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Create a lowfat Middle Eastern feast with this tasty sandwich featuring warm falafel patties nestled into pita bread with shredded romaine lettuce, tomatoes and a creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce.

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Directions

1. Step 1Put falafel mix and water in a medium bowl. Stir until blended. Let stand 10 minutes or until mix absorbs water and becomes thick.
2. Step 2Heat oven to 375ºF. Brush a rimmed baking pan with the oil.
3. Step 3Roll mixture into 16 balls. Flatten into patties about 1/2 in. thick. Place on prepared baking pan.
4. Step 4Bake 15 minutes until bottoms are golden. Turn and bake 10 to 15 minutes until golden and crisp.
5. Step 5While falafel bake, cut pita in half, using scissors or a small serrated knife. Stack lettuce leaves, then cut into thin shreds (or younger children can tear lettuce into small pieces). Cut tomatoes into wedges.
6. Step 6Fill pita with lettuce, tomatoes and falafel. Drizzle on Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce or serve it alongside.