Pea falafel pita pockets are a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional falafel, incorporating sweet peas and fresh spearmint for a burst of flavor. These pockets are perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner and are easy to prepare with a handful of wholesome ingredients.
- Use fresh or frozen peas to ensure a vibrant green color and fresh taste in your falafel mix.
- For a smoother falafel texture, use a food processor to blend the peas, chickpeas, garlic, and onion until well combined.
- If the falafel mixture seems too wet, you can add a little flour or additional sesame seeds to help bind the ingredients together.
- Fry the falafel balls at a medium temperature to ensure they cook evenly and achieve a crisp outer layer without burning.
- Warm the pita breads before serving to make them more pliable and enhance their flavor.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of tahini sauce over the falafel for extra zest and richness.
Enjoy your sumptuous pea falafel pita pockets, a perfect blend of flavors and textures that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Ideal for family meals or entertaining guests, these pockets are as delightful to make as they are to eat.
Nutrition Facts | |
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Serving Size | 270 grams |
Energy | |
Calories 430kcal | 21% |
Protein | |
Protein 16g | 11% |
Carbohydrates | |
Carbohydrates 60g | 18% |
Fiber 12g | 33% |
Sugar 8g | 8% |
Fat | |
Fat 14g | 17% |
Saturated 1.88g | 6% |
Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A 50ug | 6% |
Choline 70mg | 13% |
Vitamin B1 0.49mg | 41% |
Vitamin B2 0.21mg | 16% |
Vitamin B3 3.50mg | 22% |
Vitamin B6 0.44mg | 26% |
Vitamin B9 140ug | 34% |
Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
Vitamin C 18mg | 20% |
Vitamin E 1.78mg | 12% |
Vitamin K 40ug | 33% |
Minerals | |
Calcium, Ca 170mg | 13% |
Copper, Cu 0.64mg | 71% |
Iron, Fe 6mg | 57% |
Magnesium, Mg 140mg | 33% |
Phosphorus, P 370mg | 29% |
Potassium, K 690mg | 20% |
Selenium, Se 40ug | 71% |
Sodium, Na 670mg | 45% |
Zinc, Zn 2.91mg | 26% |
Water | |
Water 160g | - |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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