Chickpea Patties in Pitas With Cilantro Yogurt

Submitted by gailanng

"A Kary Osmond recipe from CBC Television and Canadian Living."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 (19 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (check the ounces on the can)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 large whole wheat pita breads
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 1⁄2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers

• Cilantro Yogurt

• 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons mint

directions

1. Cilantro Yogurt: In small bowl, mix yogurt with cilantro; set aside.
2. In food processor, pulse together chickpeas, eggs, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper until smooth; transfer to bowl. Add bread crumbs, green onions, garlic and 2 tbsp of the Cilantro Yogurt; stir to combine. Using wet hands, shape into six 1/2-inch thick patties. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate patties and yogurt for up to 24 hours.).
3. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry patties, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes.
4. Cut each pita in half; stuff each pocket with patty. Spread Cilantro Yogurt on patties; top with carrots and cucumber.