The Ultimate Falafel Pita Sandwich

Name: The Ultimate Falafel Pita Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 pita bread loaves; 18 cooked falafel balls, from homemade or store-bought falafel mix; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 medium cucumber, unpeeled and diced; 1 medium white or red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 3 sandwich pickles, sliced, optional; Tahini sauce, homemade or store-bought, to taste

Crispy falafel pita sandwiches, filled with fresh vegetables and nutty tahini, offer a satisfying option for any meal.

⭐ 4.1 (157 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 24 minTotal: 39 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Lunch Sandwich

Cuisine Tags:

Middle Eastern

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Instructions

Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle to medium-high with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Warm each pita bread round for 2 minutes per side until slightly browned, then cut the top to form a pocket.
Fill each pita pocket with 3 falafel balls, diced tomatoes, cucumber, sliced onion, chopped parsley, optional pickles, and a generous drizzle of tahini sauce.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 434 kcal

Carbohydrate: 56 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 12 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 461 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 19 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g