Falafel Loaded Pita Pocket Recipe

Name: Falafel Loaded Pita Pocket
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 400 g canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed (2 cups); 50 g unflavoured pea protein powder (1/2 cup); 15 g fresh parsley (1/2 cup); 15 g fresh cilantro (1/2 cup); 12 g garlic cloves (4 cloves); 5 g ground cumin (1 tsp); 5 g ground coriander (1 tsp); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp); 170 g non-fat Greek yogurt (2/3 cup); 15 g tahini (1 tbsp); 15 ml lemon juice (1 tbsp); 220 g gluten-free pita pockets (4 pockets); 100 g cucumber, diced (1/2 cup); 100 g cherry tomatoes, halved (1/2 cup)

Prep: 17minCook: 19min4 servingsMedium416 cal / servingMiddle Eastern

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A delicious Falafel Loaded Pita Pocket packed with 26g of protein per serving and just 416 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 36 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

400g protein of choice
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups vegetables
1 cup grain or base
3 cloves garlic
Seasoning to taste
Salt and pepper
Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 416 kcal

Protein: 26.1g

Fat: 10.7g

Carbs: 51.7g

Fiber: 10.1g

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