Falafel with Yogurt Sandwich | MyPlate

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry garbanzo beans/chickpeas (sorted and rinsed)
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 garlic clove (crushed)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1/3 tablespoon parsley (1 sprig or about 1 teaspoon, chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup plain yogurt, low-fat
• 4 whole wheat pita bread (pockets)
• 1/4 cup flour (as needed)
• tomatoes (sliced, optional)
• lettuce (optional)
• bread crumbs (optional - see note)