Falafel In Pita W/roasted Garlic&caramelized Onion Couscous

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 extra large egg
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/3 cup self rising flour, plus 2 1/2 tbs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, for shaping patties
• salt
• canola oil (for frying)
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup tahini paste
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1/4 cup water
• diced tomatoes and cucumber
• pita bread, for sandwich
• 1 (10 ounce) box couscous (plain)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 1 tbs. olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 chicken bouillon cube
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Recipe

• 1 for the falafel:.
• 2 in a food processor, add the chickpeas, garlic, onion, egg, lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. pulse about 5 times. add self rising flower and pulse another 5 times. the mix should not be smooth but not large chunks.
• 3 transfer to a mixing bowl and season with salt. refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• 4 remove chickpea mix from refrigerator. add enough oil to large saute pan to fill it 1/2-inch up the sides. heat oil on medium heat while you form patties.
• 5 drop spoonfuls of the chickpea mixture onto a plate with 1/4 cup of flour. roll into balls and press very gently into patties.
• 6 when oil is hot, reduce heat to med/low then fry patties in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side. transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
• 7 slice the pita bread in half and open to make a pocket. place 2 to 3 falafels inside and top with cucumbers, tomatoes and tahini yogurt sauce.
• 8 for the yogurt tahini sauce:.
• 9 combine all ingredients in food processor. blend on high speed to make a smooth and creamy sauce.
• 10 for the couscous:.
• 11 place garlic cloves, 1 tbs. olive oil and 1/2 teaspoons salt in aluminum foil. close tightly to make a pouch. bake at 375 for 45 minutes (you can do this in a toaster oven if you want). when garlic is done, smash with a fork. it should have a paste like consistency.
• 12 in large saute pan, heat olive oil on med/low heat. add onion and 1/2 teaspoons salt reduce heat to low and saute stirring occasionally for about 1/2 hour. remove from heat.
• 13 cook couscous according to box except (add 1/2 chicken bouillon cube to water). when couscous is done, add the caramelized onion, roasted garlic and parsley. toss to combine.
• 14 enjoy!