# @iheartveggies on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq2wcvvuH9u
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/5445670-iheartveggies-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-04-10T12:26:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Liz Thomson | Food Blogger (@iheartveggies) — https://gondola.cc/iheartveggies

## Caption

Vegetarian Sandwich Week starts now! This falafel sandwich only takes about 15 minutes to make, so it's perfect for a quick lunch! Falafel is traditionally made with dried chickpeas but we're using canned chickpeas for a shortcut 🤫 Don't worry- no one can tell!
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Here's the recipe:
1 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup curly parsley, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon za’atar seasoning (optional)
2–3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pita pockets, cut in half
1/4 cup sliced English cucumber
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup chopped romaine
For the sauce:
1 tablespoon tahini
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Veganaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt to taste
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Instructions
Add chickpeas, garlic powder, lemon juice, cumin, parsley, salt, za’atar seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of flour to a food processor.
Pulse for 10-15 seconds until chunky. If the mixture is too wet, add an additional tablespoon of flour.
Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop up the mixture and press it into patties
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
Place the patties into the skillet and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
Flip and cook the falafel for another 2-3 minutes, adding the additional tablespoon of oil, if necessary.
Remove from pan and place on a paper towel to cool slightly.
Whisk together the tahini, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, and salt.
Divide the falafel into the pita pockets. Stuff with lettuce, cucumbers, and red peppers. Drizzle with tahini sauce.
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