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Arugula-Falafel Pita Pockets
Arugula-Falafel Pita Pockets
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Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
Arugula-Falafel Pita Pockets
Arugula-Falafel Pita Pockets
Prep Time30 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time7 Minutes
Calories384
Ingredients
6 cups arugula, divided
1 (15-oz.) can Fresh Thyme chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 medium to large cloves garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme tahini
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. ground cumin
¼ tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt, plus more as needed
¼ tsp. ground black pepper, plus more as needed
3-4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
4 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil, divided
4 Greek-style pitas, halved
3 cups hummus, divided
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
Directions

6 cups arugula, divided 

1 (15-oz.) can Fresh Thyme chickpeas, rinsed and drained 

3 medium to large cloves garlic, chopped 

2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme tahini 

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 

1 tsp. ground cumin 

¼ tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt, plus more as needed 

¼ tsp. ground black pepper, plus more as needed 

3-4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 

4 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil, divided 

4 Greek-style pitas, halved 

3 cups hummus, divided 

½ medium red onion, thinly sliced 

  1. Blend 4 cups arugula, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper in a blender until finely chopped.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and stir in flour, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until the falafel mixture is thick enough to shape. Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Shape mixture into small patties.
  3. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook falafel patties 7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, turning once.
  4. Open each pita half and fill with 1/4 cup hummus, two to three falafel patties, arugula and red onion. Serve with remaining hummus.
Nutritional Information

Each serving contains: 384 calories, 20 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 856 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrates, 6 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 10 g protein. Daily values: 8% vitamin A, 10% vitamin C, 7% calcium, 17% iron. 

30 minutes
Prep Time
7 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
384
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 8 servings
6 cups arugula, divided
Josie's Organic Baby Arugula
Josie's Organic Baby Arugula - 5 Ounce
$3.79$0.76/oz
1 (15-oz.) can Fresh Thyme chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Fresh Thyme Garbanzo Beans
Fresh Thyme Garbanzo Beans - 15 Ounce
$1.19$0.08/oz
3 medium to large cloves garlic, chopped
Garlic
Garlic - 1 Each
$0.69
2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme tahini
Fresh Thyme Organic Tahini
Fresh Thyme Organic Tahini - 16 Ounce
$7.59$0.47/oz
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Lemons
Lemons - 1 Each
$0.99
1 tsp. ground cumin
Fresh Thyme Organic Ground Cumin
Fresh Thyme Organic Ground Cumin - 1.59 Ounce
$3.99$2.51/oz
¼ tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt, plus more as needed
Fresh Thyme Fine Sea Salt
Fresh Thyme Fine Sea Salt - 26.5 Ounce
$2.49$0.09/oz
¼ tsp. ground black pepper, plus more as needed
Fresh Thyme Organic Ground Black Pepper
Fresh Thyme Organic Ground Black Pepper - 1.98 Ounce
$3.99$2.02/oz
3-4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
Fresh Thyme Enriched Unbleached All Purpose Flour
Fresh Thyme Enriched Unbleached All Purpose Flour - 5 Pound
$3.19$0.64/lb
4 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil, divided
Fresh Thyme Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fresh Thyme Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 33.8 Ounce
$15.99$0.47/oz
4 Greek-style pitas, halved
Joseph's Original Pita Bread
Joseph's Original Pita Bread - 11 Ounce
$3.99$0.36/oz
3 cups hummus, divided
Baba's Traditional Hummus
Baba's Traditional Hummus - 10 Ounce
$5.49$0.55/oz
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
Red Onions
Red Onions - 1 Pound
$1.49 avg/ea$1.49/lb

Nutritional Information

Each serving contains: 384 calories, 20 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 856 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrates, 6 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 10 g protein. Daily values: 8% vitamin A, 10% vitamin C, 7% calcium, 17% iron. 

Directions

6 cups arugula, divided 

1 (15-oz.) can Fresh Thyme chickpeas, rinsed and drained 

3 medium to large cloves garlic, chopped 

2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme tahini 

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 

1 tsp. ground cumin 

¼ tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt, plus more as needed 

¼ tsp. ground black pepper, plus more as needed 

3-4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 

4 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil, divided 

4 Greek-style pitas, halved 

3 cups hummus, divided 

½ medium red onion, thinly sliced 

  1. Blend 4 cups arugula, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper in a blender until finely chopped.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and stir in flour, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until the falafel mixture is thick enough to shape. Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Shape mixture into small patties.
  3. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook falafel patties 7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, turning once.
  4. Open each pita half and fill with 1/4 cup hummus, two to three falafel patties, arugula and red onion. Serve with remaining hummus.