Name: Pumpkin Falafel Pockets Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup canned pumpkin puree; 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 pita bread pockets; Toppings: sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, tahini sauce

Pumpkin Falafel Pockets Recipe

Darlleen Dwyer Modified: July 16, 2024

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How To Make Pumpkin Falafel Pockets

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 pita bread pockets
Toppings: sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, tahini sauce

Instructions

In a food processor, combine the pumpkin puree, chickpeas, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
Form the mixture into small patties or balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the pumpkin falafel patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.
While the falafel is cooking, warm the pita bread pockets in a toaster or oven.
Once the falafel is cooked, remove it from the skillet and place it in the warm pita bread pockets.
Top with sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and drizzle with tahini sauce.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 342kcal
Total Fat : 10g
Saturated Fat : 1g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 518mg
Total Carbohydrates : 53g
Dietary Fiber : 9g
Sugar : 7g
Protein : 12g

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