Power Falafel

40 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 14 minutes

168 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	can	chick peas	drained
4	each	garlic cloves	sliced
1	each	egg
1/4	cup	parsley leaves	snipped
3	each	scallions, spring or green onions
1/4	cup	tahini
1/4	cup	bread crumbs	dry
1 1/2	tablespoons	cumin	ground
1 1/2	teaspoons	basil	dried
1 1/2	teaspoons	marjoram	dried
1 1/2	teaspoons	thyme	dried
1 1/2	teaspoons	turmeric
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1	tablespoon	sunflower oil
4	each	pita bread, whole wheat

Directions

* Toppings: tahini sauce and chopped vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes and sprouts.

In a food processor or food mill, combine the chick peas and garlic.

Process until smooth.

Add egg and process to mix.

Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in parsley, onions, tahini, breadcrumbs, cumin, basil, marjoram, thyme, pepper and salt.

Shape mixture into 8 patties each about 1/4 inch thick.

In a large, heavy skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat; add patties and cook for 5 - 7 minutes per side or until golden brown.

Or the mixture can be placed in an ovenproof dish and baked following Biotrain directions above.

To serve, cut pitas in halves.

Tuck a patty or dollop of the baked mixture into each pita "pocket.

" Pass bowls of topping to complete sandwiches as desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 48g

Amount per Serving

Calories 168 31% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.0g	9%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 47mg	16%
Sodium 401mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 24.0g	8%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	16%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 7.0g	13%

Vitamin A	10%		Vitamin C	21%
Calcium	9%		Iron	21%

* 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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