Falafel and hummus on pita bread

Recipes / Vegetarian

Pick up a few simple ingredients and throw together this traditional Middle Eastern fare in minutes.

Recipe «Falafel and hummus on pita bread» presented in category Recipes / Vegetarian, to prepare this dish you will need no more 10 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 1 x 200g pkt falafel mix, 60ml olive oil, 4 rounds Greek pita bread, 1 large green zucchini, ends trimmed, coarsely grated, 1 x 200g punnet grape tomatoes, halved , 1 x 250g container hummus, 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh continental parsley leaves .

Ingredients:

  • 1 x 200g pkt falafel mix 
  • 60ml olive oil 
  • 4 rounds Greek pita bread 
  • 1 large green zucchini, ends trimmed, coarsely grated 
  • 1 x 200g punnet grape tomatoes, halved 
  • 1 x 250g container hummus 
  • 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh continental parsley leaves 

Instructions

  1. Make up the falafel mix following packet directions. Divide falafel mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into 5cm patties. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer patties to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  2. Heat the remaining oil in the frying pan over high heat. Add the pita bread and cook for 1 minute each side or until golden brown. Place pita bread on serving plates. Top with zucchini, tomato and falafel. Top with a dollop of hummus and sprinkle with parsley leaves.