Dinner for 4

Falafel Gyro

Name: Falafel Gyro
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas; 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice; 3/4 cup fresh chopped parsley; 1/3 cup red onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 1/2 tsp tahini; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; sea salt (optional); 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2/3 cup plain greek yogurt; 1/2 cup cucumber; 4 tsp fresh dill; 2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice; 4 pita breads; 1 cup lettuce; 1 tomato

Seasoned chickpea patties cook in oil, then fill pita with lettuce, tomato, cucumber yogurt, and dill.

Typical price

$7.43for 4 servings

$1.86 per serving$7.43 for 4

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30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mediterranean Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Canned beans$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.5	$0.62Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.15Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical	5.75 oz	$0.79Typical price
Cucumbers$0.89 each typical	0.25	$0.28Typical price
Pita or naan$0.55 each typical	4	$2.20Typical price
Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical	0.25	$0.50Typical price
Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.62Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.43

Pantry staples you likely have

Asian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperFlourOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
3/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1/3 cup red onion
2 cloves garlic
2 1/2 tsp tahini
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
sea salt (optional)
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tbsp olive oil
2/3 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 cup cucumber
4 tsp fresh dill
2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
4 pita breads
1 cup lettuce
1 tomato

Steps

Mash chickpeas, lemon juice, parsley, onion, garlic, tahini, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and flour until combined.
Shape the mixture into eight small patties.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and firm.
Stir yogurt, cucumber, dill, and lemon juice together in a small bowl.
Fill each pita with lettuce, tomato, falafel, and cucumber yogurt.

Swaps

Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

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