Name: Zucchini-Falafel Pitas
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed; 1 cup STOVE TOP Homestyle Herb Stuffing Mix in the Canister; 1/2 tsp. curry powder; 1 egg; 1 cup shredded zucchini; 1 English cucumber, divided; 1/2 cup BREAKSTONE&#39;S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream; 2 Tbsp. milk; 3 pita bread pockets, cut in half; 1 tomato, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices

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35 Min(s) Prep

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If you're not lucky enough to have a falafel truck parked nearby, create your own luck at home! Get out the chickpeas and zucchini and let's do this.

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6 servings

Original recipe yields 6 servings

1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed

1 cup STOVE TOP Homestyle Herb Stuffing Mix in the Canister

1/2 tsp. curry powder

1 egg

1 cup shredded zucchini

1 English cucumber, divided

1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

2 Tbsp. milk

3 pita bread pockets, cut in half

1 tomato, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices

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Let's Make It

Heat oven to 400ºF.

Process chickpeas, stuffing mix and curry powder in food processor or blender until blended. Add egg; pulse just until blended. Spoon into large bowl. Add zucchini; mix well.

Shape chickpea mixture into 12 (2-1/2-inch) patties, using about 2 Tbsp. for each. Place in single layer on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; spray with additional cooking spray.

Bake 5 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Meanwhile, chop 1/4 of the cucumber; place in medium bowl. Stir in sour cream and milk. Slice remaining cucumber.

Fill pita halves with falafel patties, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and sour cream mixture.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

How to Grate or Shred Easily

Grating and shredding takes almost no time when using a box grater. Whether you're shredding carrots or cheese, grating fresh ginger or citrus, the task is made easy and quick.

Tip 2

Serving Suggestion

For a refreshing ending, serve with 1 cup of your favorite fresh fruit, such as mixed berries or cantaloupe chunks.

Tip 3

Nutrition Bonus

Enjoy the flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine in these pita sandwiches that incorporate a variety of food groups to help you eat well.

Nutrition

Calories

270

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g

Saturated Fat 3g

15%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 45mg

15%

Sodium 400mg

17%

Total Carbohydrates 41g

15%

Dietary Fiber 5g

18%

Sugars 6g

12%

Protein 11g

22%

Vitamin A

10%

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

6 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.