Falafel Sandwich

Falafel
1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained
1 small red onion, chopped
1 small fresh handful of cilantro, lightly chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 egg
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp red chili power (used paprika to cut down the spice)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp baking powder
1 T olive oil
1/4 cup white or wheat flour

Tzatziki sauce
1 small cucumber, diced
2 T fresh chopped dill
8 oz plain yogurt
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp hot sauce
salt and pepper to taste (I like to use garlic or celery salt)

Toppings
pocket pita bread
hummus, enough to spread inside pita
mixed greens
sliced red onion
sliced tomatoes

Preheat oven to 400
Prepare Falafel
Add all ingredients to food processor pulse to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Use mini scoop to form into balls place on cookie sheet and slightly flatten. Bake 20-25 min.
Prepare Tzatziki sauce
Combine all ingredients in small mixing bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.

To assemble into pitas spread hummus on both sides of pita, then greens, *2 pieces of falafel, red onion, tomatoes more greens. Top with tzatziki sauce.

* I make the falafel like small patties so two fill the pita but more can be added according to size.