Falafel Gyro Recipe
Falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, tzatziki sauce.
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Ingredients
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Falafel and Gyro Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Falafel Mixture
In a food processor, combine the canned chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
- 2
Form Falafel Balls
Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 3
Fry the Falafel
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Fry the falafel balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, and slice the onion thinly.
- 5
Assemble the Gyro
Warm the pita bread in a skillet or microwave. Place a few falafel balls inside each pita, and top with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and a generous drizzle of tzatziki sauce.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your falafel gyro!
