Felafel

60 minutes Prep: 45 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

275 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4-6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	cups	chickpeas (garbanzo beans)	cooked
1	each	egg	beaten
3	cloves	garlic	crushed
1/4	cup	celery	finely minced
1/4	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	finely minced
1/2	teaspoon	cumin	ground
1/4	teaspoon	turmeric
1 1/2	tablespoons	flour, all-purpose
1/8	teaspoon	cayenne pepper
1	dash	black pepper
3/4	teaspoon	salt

Felafel sauce
1	cup	yogurt
2	tablespoons	tahini
1	tablespoon	lemon juice
3	cloves	garlic	crushed
1/4	teaspoon	cumin

Directions

Put ingredients in food processor.

Chill well.

With floured hands, make the batter into one dozen patties.

Dust each lightly with flour.

Heat a 2-inch pool of oil in a heavy skillet to 365 degrees F.

Deep fry felafel until golden brown and serve in pitas with sauce, lettuce, and tomatoes.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 234g

Amount per Serving

Calories 275 28% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.0g	13%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	12%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 54mg	18%
Sodium 862mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 40.0g	13%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	27%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 12.0g	24%

Vitamin A	5%		Vitamin C	20%
Calcium	19%		Iron	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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