Free Virtual Follow-Along Cooking Class: Falafel Pita Pockets

Bring Mediterranean street food straight to your kitchen with Chef Vivien! Live from the Pier Room in Hermosa Beach, you'll learn how to stuff the perfect Falafel Pita Pocket full of protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates for an uber satisfying meatless main. Topped with a fresh, light, and creamy yogurt sauce this bright dish is perfect for spring! Ingredients: 1 15oz can of chickpeas rinsed and drained 1 small onion 1 bunch of parsley 2 garlic cloves 1 egg 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1 lemon 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander Salt and pepper to taste 1 or 2 pinches of cayenne pepper 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil for frying. Ingredients for sauce: 6 oz plain dairy-free yogurt 1 small clove of garlic 1 English cucumber 1 tbsp of Veganaise 1 bunch fresh dill Salt and pepper to taste Other ingredients: 4 pita bread or Mediterranean flatbreads 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce 1 large tomato