Falafel-Crusted Cauliflower Pitas
- 1/2 whole Large Head Of Cauliflower
- 2 Tablespoons Heat-safe Oil (like Coconut Or Grapeseed)
- 1/2 cups Store Bought Powdered Falafel Mix
- 3 cups Coleslaw Mix (or Shredded Cabbage And Carrots)
- 5 whole Radishes Sliced Thinly
- 3 whole Whole Wheat Pitas, Halved
- Sliced Cucumbers And Crumbled Feta, For Garnish
- 6 Tablespoons Prepared Hummus
- 3 Tablespoons Water
- 1/4 teaspoons Lemon Zest
- 2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 dash Cayenne Pepper, If Desired
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- Remove leaves and the main stem from the cauliflower head.
- Slice the head in half.
- Store one half in the fridge for another use.
- Place the other half stem-side down on a cutting board.
- Slice the cauliflower into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Dont cut it as florets.
- Cut it like you would a head of cabbage so youll have a bunch of varied sized pieces.
- Just make sure all of the pieces are the same width (1/4-inch) so they cook evenly.
- Place the sliced cauliflower in a medium bowl and drizzle with the oil.
- Toss to combine.
- Pour the falafel mix into the bowl and toss, to ensure the cauliflower is completely coated.
- Spread out the cauliflower on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until they are tender and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the dressing in a large bowl.
- Remove about 3 tablespoons of the dressing and keep it in a smaller bowl for later.
- Add the coleslaw vegetable mix and radishes to the large bowl with the dressing.
- Toss to combine.
- Assemble pitas by adding a few pieces of cauliflower to each pita half, followed by the coleslaw mix.
- Then add sliced cucumbers and feta for garnish if desired.
- Drizzle some of the reserved dressing over top.
- Nats Note: 1.
- If you cant find dried falafel mix (I didnt have any), mix 1/2 cup chickpea flour, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon each of onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
- I wouldnt try to make falafel with this mixture, but it gives the cauliflower a falafel-y flavor.
- If you cant find chickpea flour, use regular flour, for a slightly less falafel-y flavor.
- 2.
- Adapted from a recipe in Food Network Magazine.
cauliflower, oil, mix, mix, whole wheat pitas, cucumbers, water, lemon zest, freshly squeezed lemon juice, cayenne pepper
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/falafel-crusted-cauliflower-pitas/ (may not work)