Traditionally, a falafel is a fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas or fava beans that's served in a pita with an assortment of toppings. This recipe isn't exactly a falafel, it's more like a healthy burger inspired by the Middle Eastern specialty. From Woman's Day
Beef and Bulgur Falafel
Ingredients
3/4 cup bulgur wheat
8 oz 90% lean ground beef
1/4 cup sliced scallion
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp each ground cumin and turmeric
1/4 tsp salt
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/2 cup diced cucumber
2 Tbsp chopped plus 1/2 cup leaves fresh mint
4 multigrain pitas, cut in half
1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 large yellow pepper, sliced
Directions
- Put bulgur in a medium bowl. Add boiling water to cover; let soak 15 minutes or until tender. Drain well; return to bowl.
- Heat oven to 425ºF. Line baking pan with nonstick foil.
- Add beef, scallion, garlic, cumin, turmeric and salt to bowl with bulgur. Using hands, combine until well mixed.
- Form mixture into 24 little patties, 1/2 in. thick. Place on prepared pan and coat with nonstick spray. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, combine yogurt, cucumber and chopped mint in a small bowl.
- To serve, fill pitas with shredded cabbage, pepper, mint leaves and falafel; top with sauce.
Serves 4.
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