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Falafel “Smash” Pita

For all my vegetarian Broccolinis out there, I introduce to you the Falafel “Smash” Pita! Another Greek-Style take on the viral smash burger taco. These are so much fun to make and seriously so good! I love the Trader Joe’s falafel mix (fry only- do not bake) because it’s sooo easy to make and reallly fresh and delicious.

Be careful not to overcook it or it will get a little dry (nothing some tzatziki can’t cover up). If the side touching the pita isn’t fully cooked through before you flip, don’t stress! It will continue cooking when you flip it and remove it from the heat. Enjoy it!!

Brocc Your Body

AUTHOR: broccyourbody

Falafel “Smash” Pita

SERVES: 4 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups Trader Joe’s falafel mix
Avocado oil
Pita bread
Toppings: lettuce tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, za’atar

Tzatziki:

3/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber grated
1 clove garlic minced
Juice from 1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste

Instructions

For the tzatziki, grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Using a kitchen towel, wring or press out any excess liquid from the cucumber.
In a medium bowl, combine the grated cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, mint, garlic, oil and salt. Refrigerate up to 3 days covered.
For the falafel, combine the mix with 1 1/2 cups water and let it sit loosely covered for 30 minutes. Roll into 4 balls.
Heat a flat top grill or cast iron pan over medium high heat. Add a generous drizzle of oil then place the falafel on the hot surface. Using a heavy pan or burger press, smash the pita down on top of the pita until it’s as flat as you can make it. Close the grill if using and cook for 3-4 minutes until the falafel is crispy on the outside (it’s ok if the other side isn’t cooked yet- it will continue cooking after it’s been removed from the heat). Flip over for about 1 minute then serve with your toppings! To prevent a dry falafel, don’t over cook it (use high heaand use plenty of oil.

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