Santa Fe Falafel

Name: Santa Fe Falafel
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Ingredients: 1 can pinto beans (15 ounce); 0.5 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese; 0.5 cup crushed baked corn tortilla chips; 3 minced scallions; 0.25 cup finely chopped bell pepper; 0.25 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1 clove crushed garlic; 1.5 tsp Tony Chachere's Seasoning; 1 large egg white; 8 slice red onions; 8 slice plum tomatoes; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 0.25 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 0.5 tsp lime zest; 1 tsp lime juice

Pan-cooked pinto beans, mozzarella cheese and bell pepper, a Lebanese meze.

26 min · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 6 min · 26 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Rinse and drain beans and mash with a fork or potato masher until a fine puree forms. Add cheese, finely crushed tortilla chips, minced scallions, finely chopped bell pepper, finely chopped cilantro, crushed garlic, seasoning, and egg white.
2
Stir until well combined. Shape 1/4 cupfuls into 8 (3-inch) patties. Spray a non-stick griddle or large skillet with Pam cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Cook falafel 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned and heated through.
3 min
3
Place a falafel in each pita with a slice each of onion and tomato, and shredded lettuce. Mix sour cream, lime zest and lime juice and add a dollop to your falafel.