Falafel Pide

Falafel Pide is a delightful twist on traditional Turkish pide, featuring crispy falafel patties nestled in a soft, flatbread. This vegan dish is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 200 grams (soaked overnight)
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - ½ teaspoon
• All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - for frying
• Pide bread or flatbread - 2 pieces
• Tomato - 1, sliced
• Cucumber - 1, sliced
• Lettuce - a handful, shredded
• Tahini sauce - for drizzling

Steps

1. Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas, then place them in a food processor along with the onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and flour.
2. Blend the mixture until it reaches a coarse, dough-like consistency, ensuring not to over-blend.
3. Shape the mixture into small patties, about 5 cm in diameter.
4. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
5. While the falafel is frying, warm the pide bread in a separate pan or in the oven for a few minutes.
6. Assemble the pide by placing 2-3 falafel patties on each piece of flatbread.
7. Top with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and shredded lettuce.
8. Drizzle with tahini sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 58 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from chickpeas, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health and satiety.

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