Vegan Falafel and Pita Bread

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Vegan Falafel and Pita Bread Recipe

This recipe for vegan falafel and pita bread is a tasty and healthy option for a quick and easy meal. The falafel is made with chickpeas and seasonings, and the pita bread is soft and fluffy. For a filling and nutritious meal, serve with tahini sauce and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed, for falafel
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
For frying, use oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 teaspoon sugar

Time Needed

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Instructions

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper until a coarse mixture forms.
Add the flour and pulse again until well combined.
Make small balls or patties out of the mixture.
In a frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Fry falafel on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
Stir in the warm water until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes on a floured surface, or until smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough with a damp cloth in a clean, oiled bowl.
Allow the dough to rise for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Roll the dough into 8 equal parts and shape into balls.
Each ball should be rolled into a thin, flat circle.
Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned, on a baking sheet.
Cut pita bread in half and stuff each half with 2-3 falafel balls or patties to serve.
If desired, top with tahini sauce and fresh vegetables.