WW -- Baked Falafel Sandwiches

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Baked Falafel Sandwiches

Was POINTS® value of | 10

Now POINTS® value of |  7

Servings | 4

 

1 can (15-1/2 oz.) chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup onions, chopped

1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

1 medium garlic clove, minced

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. ground coriander

1/4 tsp. table salt

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1 TB all purpose flour

2 tsp. olive oil

2 TB tahini sesame butter

2 TB water

1 TB fresh lemon juice

4 large wheat pita breads

8 pieces lettuce

 

Combine chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt and baking

soda in a

food processor or blender. Process until mixture is coarsely pureed and

transfer to large

bowl.

 

Stir in flour; shape mixture into 4 patties and let stand for 15 minutes.

 

Preheat oven to 400º F.

 

Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium high heat (if you don't

have an ovenproof skillet,

make sure to cover the handle of your skillet with aluminum foil before

heating). Add patties and

cook until golden brown, flipping once, about 2 minutes per side.

 

Transfer pan to oven and bake 10 minutes.

 

Whisk together tahini, water and lemon juice.

 

To assemble sandwiches, place 2 lettuce leaves inside each pita, add 1

falafel patty and drizzle with

1 tablespoon tahini dressing.