Falafel Pita Pockets

This burger alternative is loaded with protein! We try to make our own pita bread whenever time allows. If you don't have the time, look for store bought pita bread with the least amount of sodium. Makes 4-4" patties (after they come out of the oven, cut patties in half to fit in pitas)

1 - 15 oz can garbanzo beans (chick peas)

1/4 c carrots, shredded

2 T sesame tahini paste

1/2 t ground cumin

2 T unbleached flour

1 T water

1 - 1/2 t garlic, crushed

1/8 t black pepper

If you have a food processor, use it for this recipe! If not, get ready to stir. Rinse, drain and mash beans with 2 T tahini paste, 2 T flour, 1 T water, 1 1/2 t garlic and 1/8 t black pepper. Make patties (oil your hands first, the dough is sticky) and place on a oiled cookie sheet. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes (turn over after 10 minutes to brown both sides). Cut pita's and falafel's in half. Place falafel in pita and top with lettuce, tomato, sliced red pepper or any other topping you prefer. Drizzle soy yogurt sauce over the top!

Serve with soy yogurt sauce:

1 T tahini paste

1/3 c soy yogurt

2 T fresh squeezed lemon juice