Smash Falafel Pita

• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 240 ml chopped fresh parsley
• 120 ml chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ small red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 4 pita breads
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• For serving: sliced tomatoes, sliced red onions, pickles, lettuce, and tahini sauce

Steps

1. 1

   Place the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until finely ground.

2. 2

   Divide the mixture into 4 parts. Spread each part on one half of a pita.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Place the pita in the pan with the falafel side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp.

5. 5

   Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes on the other side.

6. 6

   Fold the pita and fill with tomatoes, onions, pickles, lettuce, and tahini sauce.