Falafel Pitas With Goat Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

  • Falafel:
  • 1 cup dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 (6-inch) whole wheat pita, torn into large pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 large egg whites
  • Cooking spray
  • Relish:
  • 2 cups chopped seeded plum tomato
  • 1 cup chopped seeded English cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 serrano chile, minced
  • Sauce:
  • 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1/4 cup (2 ounces) soft (log-style) goat cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Remaining ingredient:
  • 4 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, halved

Description

These Baked Chickpea Patties Are Much Leaner Than Traditional Falafel. Using Soaked (but Not Cooked) Dried Chickpeas Creates A Hearty Flavor And Texture For The Falafel That You Won't Get With Canned Beans. A Small Amount Of Goat Cheese Goes Far In The Yo

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