Chickpea Patties in Pitas With Cilantro Yogurt
- 2 (19 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (check the ounces on the can)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 12 teaspoon pepper
- 14 cup fresh breadcrumb
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 large whole wheat pita breads
- 1 12 cups shredded carrots
- 1 12 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
- 12 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons mint
- Cilantro Yogurt: In small bowl, mix yogurt with cilantro; set aside.
- In food processor, pulse together chickpeas, eggs, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper until smooth; transfer to bowl.
- Add bread crumbs, green onions, garlic and 2 tbsp of the Cilantro Yogurt; stir to combine.
- Using wet hands, shape into six 1/2-inch thick patties.
- (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate patties and yogurt for up to 24 hours.
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- In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry patties, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Cut each pita in half; stuff each pocket with patty.
- Spread Cilantro Yogurt on patties; top with carrots and cucumber.
chickpeas, eggs, cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, fresh breadcrumb, green onions, garlic, vegetable oil, whole wheat pita breads, carrots, cucumbers, yogurt, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chickpea-patties-in-pitas-with-cilantro-yogurt-482599 (may not work)