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Falafel Smash Tacos

25 min · Serves 2

25 mintotal
12 minhands on
9steps
2servings

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Ingredients

For the falafel mix

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 cup fresh parsley and mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the tacos

  • 2 pita breads or flatbreads
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup pickled turnips
  • 2 tbsp tahini sauce
  • 2 tbsp schug or hot sauce

Method

For the falafel mix

  1. Add chickpeas, fresh herbs, green onions, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper to a food processor.

  2. Pulse until finely minced and cohesive, about 1–2 minutes.

For the tacos

  1. Slice open each pita bread horizontally to split it into two thin rounds.

  2. Spread about 1/2 cup of the falafel mixture evenly over the rough side of each pita round, pressing firmly to adhere.

  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. Place the pita, falafel-side down, into the hot pan and cook until crispy and browned, about 3–4 minutes.

  5. Flip and cook the pita side for 1 minute until warmed and lightly toasted.

  6. Transfer to a plate and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickled turnips.

  7. Drizzle with tahini sauce and schug before serving immediately.

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