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    Falafel

    Source of Recipe

    NurseDi

    Recipe Introduction

    A Middle Eastern delight. I don't know how authentic this recipe is but it is my favorite.

    List of Ingredients

    4 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces
    2 cloves garlic, halved
    1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
    1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
    1 (15 ounces) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
    1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
    vegetable cooking spray
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    4 pita pockets, warmed
    shredded lettuce
    chopped tomato
    sliced onion


    Herbed Cucumber Yogurt:
    1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
    1 clove garlic, minced
    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    1 kirby cucumber, seeded and chopped
    sea salt
    pepper

    Recipe

    To make Herbed Cucumber Yogurt:
    Add all yogurt ingredients to a mixing bowl; whisk to combine; cover and chill until ready to serve.

    To make Falafel:
    Add the scallions, garlic, cilantro, and mint to the container of a food processor; pulse until mixture is finely chopped.
    Add the chickpeas, breadcrumbs, cumin, baking powder, salt, and Tabasco; continue to pulse until the batter has the consistency of cooked oatmeal.
    Lightly oil hands and form mixture into 4 burger shaped patties.
    Spray each patty lightly with cooking spray.
    Let the olive oil get hot (but not smoking) in a large skillet over medium heat.
    Fry patties for about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp.
    Transfer cooked patties to a paper-towel lined plate.
    Put cooked patty into warmed pita pocket with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and sliced onions.
    Serve with Herbed Cucumber Yogurt.

 

 

 


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