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Almond Falafel
Photo: Emiliano Vittoriosi

Almond Falafel

12 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

839
Calories
65g
Protein
40g
Fat
50g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Pita Bread 1 slice (30g) white 79
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs Lean ground lamb
  • 1 small Eggplant (¾ lb. diced)
  • 1 Tomato -- coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan grated cheese
  • 1 large Onion
  • 1 Clove Garlic -- minced
  • 2 tbsp Dry Red Wine
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Chopped Almonds -- toasted
  • 3 (8 Inch) Pita Breads -- halved

Directions

1

In dutch oven brown lamb with onion, eggplant and garlic over medium heat about 5 minutes.

2

Drain off excess fat.

3

Stir in tomato, wine, salt and cinnamon.

4

Continue to cook, covered, for about 20 minutes until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

5

Stir in yogurt, almonds, and cheese.

6

Spoon 1 cup hot lamb mixture in each ½ of pita bread.

7

Serve immediately

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Category:Saudi Arabian Recipes

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Category:Saudi Arabian Snacks

Recipe sourced from fandom

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