Falafel Patties with Pitta and Tzatziki (Dairy Free)

Nutrition per serving

Calories435 kcal
Protein23.8 g
Carbs66.4 g
Fats10 g
Saturated Fat1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.1 g
Sugars14.1 g
Fiber14.1 g
Sodium900 mg

Ingredients

Whole Wheat Pita Bread
Olive Oil
Whey Protein Concentrate (80%)
Cucumber
Green Leaf Lettuce
Ground Cumin
Ground Coriander (cilantro)
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Bell Pepper (capsicum)
Garlic
Black Pepper
Vinegar, White Wine
Fresh Mint Leaves
Onion
Sea Salt
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, rinsed in tap water, drained
Plain soy yogurt
Salsa (Ready to Serve)
Pepper or Hot Sauce
1. Mash the chickpeas in a mixing bowl. Add finely chopped onion, the cumin, coriander, garlic and hot chilli sauce. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix together. 

2. Shape mixture into small balls (falafels). Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Cook and turn the falafels regularly with medium to high heat until appearance is golden. Takes around 5 minutes. 

3. At same time make the tzatziki by beating together the yogurt and protein powder until smooth. 

4. Chop the cucumber and add into the yogurt with the vinegar, finely chopped mint and salt to taste and mix. 

5. Form an opening in the pitta bread. Add a little tzatziki, salsa relish and red pepper. Then add the falafels inside the pitta and plate. 

6. Use the remaining tzatziki, lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes to add to the serving.