Ingredients

  • Sweet Potato Falafel
  • 1 cooked sweet potato
  • 14 ounces chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Cucumber and Avocado Salad
  • 2 large cucumbers, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onions or 1/4 cup shallot, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (plus a splash for good measure)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Tahini sauce
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Assembling ingredients
  • 2 -3 cups arugula
  • 4 pita pockets

Method

  • Sweet Potato Falafel:
  • Preheat oven to 350° and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor, and pulse until the ingredients are combined. Be careful not to over blend or puree. The ingredients should hold together, but maintain their texture. Use a cookie scoop (about 2 tbsp) to scoop falafel balls and place directly onto the baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • Spicy Cucumber Avocado Salad:
  • Place all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl, and stir well to combine with a large spoon.
  • Season to taste with a dash more sea salt, vinegar, or lemon juice if necessary.
  • Tahini Sauce:
  • Place ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Or place ingredients into a jar with a lid, and shake until creamy.
  • Assemble the sandwich.
  • Fill pita pockets with arugula, falafel, cucumber salad, and tahini. Enjoy!