Falafel Sandwich

Name: Falafel Sandwich
Ingredients: 2 cans (14 fl oz/ 398 mL each) no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained; 1 small onion, coarsely chopped; 1 cup oatmeal; 1/4 cup Miracle Whip Original Spread Family Dollar $3.50 thru 02/07; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, divided; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 Tbsp. tahini; 2 tsp. lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 1 cup chopped English cucumbers; 1 tomato, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1/4 cup Kraft Greek with Feta and Oregano Dressing; 2 Tbsp. oil; 8 whole wheat pita breads

15 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

2 cans (14 fl oz/ 398 mL each) no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup Miracle Whip Original Spread Family Dollar $3.50 thru 02/07
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp. tahini
2 tsp. lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
1 cup chopped English cucumbers
1 tomato, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1/4 cup Kraft Greek with Feta and Oregano Dressing
2 Tbsp. oil
8 whole wheat pita breads

Directions

1

Process first 6 ingredients and half the cilantro in food processor until smooth.
2

Shape into 24 (2-inch) patties, using about 2-1/2 Tbsp.
3

chickpea mixture for each.
4

Place in single layer on baking sheet.
5

Refrigerate 15 min.
6

Meanwhile, mix sour cream, tahini and lemon juice until well blended.
7

Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, remaining cilantro and dressing in separate bowl.
8

Refrigerate both until ready to use.
9

Heat 1 Tbsp.
10

oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat.
11

Add half the falafel patties; cook 3 min.
12

on each side or until browned on both sides.
13

Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
14

Repeat with remaining oil and patties.
15

Top each pita with 3 falafel patties, sour cream mixture and cucumber mixture.