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Homemade Falafel Pita with Hummus
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Homemade Falafel Pita with Hummus

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
from @dipping.together15 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chickpeas (drained and dried)Pantry400 g
  • onion (roughly chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (peeled)Produce3 pieces
  • parsley (fresh, leaves picked)Produce30 g
  • coriander (fresh, leaves picked)Produce20 g
  • ground cumin (ground)Spices5 g
  • ground coriander (ground)Spices4 g
  • baking powderPantry5 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • olive oil (for frying)Pantry60 ml
  • hummus (creamy, for serving)Fresh200 g
  • pita bread (warmed)Bakery4 pieces
  • tomato (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • cucumber (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • red onion (thinly sliced)Produce1 piece
  • lemon (cut into wedges)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

448kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
16 g
Fat
20 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Blend the falafel mixture

    • Drain and pat the chickpeas dry, then add them to the food processor.
    • Add the onion, garlic, parsley, coriander, cumin, ground coriander, baking powder, salt and pepper.
    • Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but still holds together when pressed.
    Step 1

  2. Shape the falafel

    • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and chill briefly so it firms up.
    • Shape into small even balls or patties with your hands.
    Step 2

  3. Fry the falafel

    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
    • Fry the falafel in batches until deep golden and crisp on all sides.
    • Drain on kitchen paper.
    Step 3

  4. Assemble the pita

    • Warm the pita breads and spread generously with hummus.
    • Fill with the falafel, tomato, cucumber and red onion.
    • Finish with a squeeze of lemon and serve.
    Step 4
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