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Vegan Pitta Pockets

You can buy ready-made falafel in delis and most supermarkets. They are made from ground chickpeas, flavoured with herbs and spices, and are a great source of protein and dietary fibre.

Preparation Time:

5 minutes

Cooking Time:

5 minutes

Skill Level:

Easy

Servings:

2

UNISLIM
2.5
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Ingredients
Method

Ingredients:

  • 2 x 60g Wholemeal pitta pockets
  • A few crisp lettuce leaves
  • 1 Tomato, thinly sliced
  • A few cucumber slices
  • 1/4 Red onion, thinlysliced
  • 4 Ready - made falafel
  • 2 tbsp Plain dairy - free soya or coco yoghurt ( less than 60 kcals per 100g)
  • 1 tbsp Vegan mayo
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • A few chives or parsley sprigs, chopped

Method:

Slit each pitta bread down one long side and open up to make a ‘pocket’. Fill with the lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion and falafels and salad. Sprinkle with chopped herbs and serve.

TIP: You could use wholemeal tortilla wraps instead of pitta bread.