Falafel with Avocado Spread

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Added Mar 4th, 09 by Annie Callan


  • Categories: Sandwiches, Vegetarian
  • Servings: 4 change
  • Calories per serving: 275
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins


Nutritional Facts

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Per serving% Daily Value*
Calories 27514%
Fat 9g14%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 837mg 35%
Carbohydrates 34g14%

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FoodConnect Nutritionals

Great and quick vegetarian meal

Classic Middle Eastern meatless sandwich. Simple but full of flavors

Ingredients

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PATTIES:

  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup baked tortilla chips (about 3/4 ounce) finely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons green onions finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/8 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil

SPREAD:

  • 1/4 cup avocado mashed peeled
  • 2 tablespoons tomato finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/8 tsp salt

REMAINING INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 (6-inch) pitas, each cut in half crosswise
  • 4 red onion, thin slices, separated into rings
  • Microgreens

Recipe Method

1. To prepare patties, place pinto beans in a medium bowl; partially mash with a fork.

2. Add cheese and next 5 ingredients (through egg white); stir until well combined.

3. Shape bean mixture into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) oval patties.

4. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until patties are browned and thoroughly heated.

5. To prepare spread, combine avocado and next 5 ingredients (through salt), stirring well. Place 1 patty in each pita half.

6. Spread about 2 tablespoons avocado spread over patty in each pita half; top with onions and greens.

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