Falafel in Pita

This is a recipe from Kristin and Pete. It's a delicious vegetarian dish----a good alternative to meat recipes.

Ingredients:

• 1 box (6 oz.) falafel vegetable burger mix
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 c. plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 2 c. shredded lettuce
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1/2 medium-size cucumber, peeled and diced
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 4 (6-7 inch) pita breads

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix falafel and water. Let stand for 10 min. for water to be absorbed.
2. Meanwhile, mix 1/4 c. yogurt, peanut butter and cumin until smooth. Gently stir in remaining yogurt.
3. In a bowl, mix lettuce, tomato, cucumber and 2 Tbsp. of the yogurt mixture.
4. Form the falafel mixture into 12 small patties, using about 1 heaping Tbsp. for each.
5. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties and cook 3-4 minutes on each side, or until crisp and brown. Drain on paper towels.
6. Stuff each pita pocket with about 1/2 c. of lettuce mixture. Add 3 patties, then top with remaining salad and a dollop of yogurt mixture.
7. Serves 4. (470 calories, 16 g. fat)