Falafel with Avocado Spread

Name: Falafel with Avocado Spread Recipe
Yield: 4
Ingredients: PATTIES:; 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans rinsed and drained; 1 ounce part-skin mozzarella cheese; 1 ounce feta cheese; 1/4 cup finely crushed baked tortilla chips (about 3/4 ounce); 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 large egg white; 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil; SPREAD:; 1/4 cup mashed peeled avocado; 2 tablespoons finely chopped tomato; 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1/8 teaspoon salt; REMAINING INGREDIENTS:; 4 whole wheat mini-pitas (4-inch) each cut in half crosswise; Lettuce or Microgreens

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

PATTIES:1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 ounce part-skin mozzarella cheese1 ounce feta cheese1/4 cup finely crushed baked tortilla chips (about 3/4 ounce)2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro1/8 teaspoon ground cumin1 large egg white1 1/2 teaspoons canola oilSPREAD:1/4 cup mashed peeled avocado2 tablespoons finely chopped tomato1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt1 teaspoon fresh lime juice1/8 teaspoon saltREMAINING INGREDIENTS:4 whole wheat mini-pitas (4-inch), each cut in half crosswiseLettuce or Microgreens

Directions

To prepare patties, place pinto beans in a medium bowl; partially mash with a fork. Add cheese and next 5 ingredients (through egg white); stir until well combined. Shape bean mixture into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) oval patties.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until patties are browned and thoroughly heated.

To prepare spread, combine avocado and next 5 ingredients (through salt), stirring well. Place 1 patty in each pita half. Spread about 2 tablespoons avocado spread over patty in each pita half; top with lettuce/greens.

Makes 4 servings, two stuffed mini-pita halves each.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BATSKEETS.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 328.3
Total Fat: 8.6 g
Cholesterol: 10.4 mg
Sodium: 608.9 mg
Total Carbs: 49.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 13.0 g
Protein: 17.0 g

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