Lentil Falafel Sandwich
| Serves | 4 |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Vegetables, Beans, Dairy |
| Day Part | Dinner, Lunch |
| Menu Part | Sandwich/Wrap |
| Cuisine Type | American |
Traditional falafel patties or balls are spicy, deep-fried, bean-based foods that get their name from the Arabic word fulful, which means pepper. They make equally satisfying main courses and light snacks.
Ingredients
4 cups cooked lentils
3⁄4 cup flour, divided
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-2 tbsp. lemon juice
Salt and ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
1 large egg
Vegetable oil, for frying
Shredded carrots
Shredded radishes
Shredded zucchini
4 pita breads, warmed and halved
Creamy herbed yogurt dressing
Steps
- Process lentils, 1⁄4 cup flour, cumin, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste until almost smooth. Add onion and egg; process to combine. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
- Combine remaining 1⁄2 cup flour with salt and pepper to taste. Form lentil mixture into 1 1⁄2-in. balls; coat with seasoned flour. Deep fry balls in 350°F oil 3-5 min., or until crisp but fluffy; drain and keep warm.
- Per sandwich, fill pita halves with falafel, carrots, radishes, and zucchini; top with herbed yogurt dressing.