Baked Falafel Sandwich - cooking recipe

Ingredients

15 1/2 ounces canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame tahini
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
lettuce
tomatoes, slices
cucumber, slices
4 large whole wheat pita bread

Preparation

Combine chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt and baking soda in a food processor or blender.
Process until mixture is coarsely pureed and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in flour and shape mixture into 4 large patties and let stand for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until golden brown, flipping once, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 10 minutes more.
Meanwhile, whisk together tahini, water and lemon juice in a small bowl.
To assemble sandwiches, place lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber in the pitas inside each pita with 1 falafel patty and drizzle with tahini dressing.
Enjoy!