Ingredients

  • 1 can (19 fl oz/540 mL) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed
  • 1 cup (1/2 of 120-g pkg.) Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken
  • 1/2 tsp. curry powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1 English cucumber, divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 3 pita bread pockets, cut in half
  • 1 tomato, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices

Method

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Process chickpeas, stuffing mix and curry powder in food processor or blender until blended.
  • Add egg; pulse just until blended.
  • Spoon into large bowl.
  • Add zucchini; mix well.
  • Shape chickpea mixture into 12 (2-1/2-inch) patties, using about 2 Tbsp.
  • for each.
  • Place in single layer on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; spray with additional cooking spray.
  • Bake 5 min.
  • on each side or until patties are golden brown on both sides.
  • Meanwhile, chop 1/4 of the cucumber; place in medium bowl.
  • Stir in sour cream and milk.
  • Slice remaining cucumber.
  • Fill pita halves with falafel patties, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and sour cream mixture.