Sandwiches
Falafel Sandwiches
Makes 12 falafel, 4 sandwiches
Falafel Sandwiches
Makes 12 falafel, 4 sandwiches
Enjoy this popular Middle Eastern street food right at home. Remember to soak the chickpeas for the falafel the night before.
Nutritional information per falafel:Calories 62 (44% from fat)
carb. 7g
pro. 2g
fat 3g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mgsod. 138mg
calc. 9mg
fiber 1g
carb. 7g
pro. 2g
fat 3g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mgsod. 138mg
calc. 9mg
fiber 1g
Ingredients
- ¼teaspoon baking soda
- 1tablespoon water
- 1garlic clove
- 1small shallot, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, rinsed and drained
- ½teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¾teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼teaspoon ground coriander
- ⅛teaspoon chili powder
- ⅓cup packed fresh Italian parsley – stems and leaves
- 1tablespoon unbleached, all-purpose flour
- For Sandwiches:
- Pita with pockets, halved and warmed
- Baba Ganoush (recipe follows)
- Thinly sliced red cabbage and red onion
- Chopped cucumber, tomatoes, and pickles
- Tahini, for drizzling
- Fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Preparation
- 1. Dissolve the baking soda in the tablespoon of water.
- 2. Using a food processor fitted with the large chopping blade, finely chop the garlic and shallot. Add the soaked chickpeas, salt, pepper, spices, parsley, and flour. Pulse 8 to 10 times to coarsely grind the chickpeas. Scrape down and pulse a few more times. Remove and reserve ⅓ cup of the mixture in mixing bowl. With the processor
- running, pour the dissolved baking soda through the feed tube to incorporate.
- 3. Combine with the reserved ⅓ cup mixture in the mixing bowl and stir together to combine. Using a tablespoon measure, scoop chickpea mixture and shape into 12 balls. Place the balls on a tray or plate lined with wax paper and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- 4. Place the AirFry Basket onto the AirFry Pan. Coat the basket with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the chilled falafel to the basket in a single layer. Spray evenly with olive oil. Place in the Cuisinart® 3-in-1 Microwave AirFryer Oven. Select Oven/AirFry and set the temperature and time to 350°F for 15 minutes and press Start. Falafel are done when evenly golden brown and crisp.
- 5. Assemble sandwiches: Fill the pockets of halved pitas with a couple tablespoons of baba ganoush and two falafels. Top with cabbage, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and pickles. Drizzle with tahini and sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
