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30-Minute Falafel Sandwich With Sweet Potato served in pita bread

30-minute Falafel Sandwich (With Sweet Potato)

A quick and delightful sandwich combining crispy falafel with roasted sweet potatoes for a flavor explosion that's easy to prepare.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Vegetarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Falafel Mixture
  • 1 medium to large sweet potato, peeled
  • 1 can (14 ounces) chickpeas, cooked
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil (for cooking)
  • sesame seeds (for scattering over, optional)
For Serving
  • 10 pieces bread rolls (or enough for however many you’re serving)
  • 3 cups hummus
  • 12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • 5 salad onions, sliced into small lengths
  • 5 ounces snow pea shoots (or any other fresh greens)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pierce the sweet potato several times with a sharp knife or fork. Cook it in the microwave for about 10 minutes or until soft. Alternatively, roast it in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for around 45 minutes.
  2. While the sweet potato is cooking, mash the chickpeas in a bowl and add onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, paprika, baking powder, salt, flour, and lemon juice.
  3. Once the sweet potato is ready, mash it into the chickpea mixture. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  4. After chilling, form spoonfuls of the mixture into balls and flatten them into patties. Press sesame seeds into each patty if desired.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Assembly
  1. Mix chopped tomatoes with salad onions in a bowl. Spread hummus on each sandwich roll, layer the tomato/onion mixture, fresh greens, and 2 to 3 falafel patties. Drizzle with Greek yogurt before closing the sandwich.

Notes

For best results, allow the mixture to chill to help the falafel hold shape when frying. Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the patties. Drain canned chickpeas well to avoid excess moisture.