Falafel & Hummus Pita
Estimated $3.22 recipe · $1.61 per serving (US / USD)
Crisp baked falafel stuffed into pita with hummus and crunchy salad.
The recipe
Falafel & Hummus Pita
Crisp baked falafel stuffed into pita with hummus and crunchy salad.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- 2 garlic cloves
- Handful parsley
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp chickpea flour
- 2 wholemeal pitas
- 4 tbsp hummus
- 1 tomato
- Handful salad leaves
Estimated recipe cost
$3.22 for 2 servings · $1.61 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 1 can chickpeas, drainedRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $0.92 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| Handful parsleyPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 1 tsp cuminPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 2 tbsp chickpea flourRetail benchmark · $1.97 / 2268 g · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 8g | $0.01 |
| 2 wholemeal pitasPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 567 g · Assumes 35 g per item | $0.37 |
| 4 tbsp hummusPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 300 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.60 |
| 1 tomatoRetail benchmark · $2.22 / 454 g · Retail reference · Assumes 120 g per item | $0.59 |
| Handful salad leavesPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 227 g · Assumes 30 g per item/portion | $0.33 |
| Estimated total | $3.22 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Pulse chickpeas, garlic, parsley, cumin and salt to a coarse mix; stir in chickpea flour.
- Shape into patties and bake at 210°C for 22 min until golden.
- Warm the pitas and spread inside with hummus.
- Fill with falafel, tomato and salad leaves.
Recipe notes
Chill the falafel mix for 10 minutes so the patties hold their shape.
Estimated nutrition per serving
520 kcal · 19g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
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