Pumpkin Falafel Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• MAPLE TAHINI SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 pita pocket halves
• Optional: Sliced cucumber, onions and tomatoes