Spicy Falafel
Falafel recipe
Yield
8 servingsPrep
10 minCook
25 minReady
35 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Trans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | can |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
drained |
*
|
| 1 | each |
yellow onion
quartered |
*
|
| 2 | each |
garlic cloves
|
|
| 4 | slices |
bread
cubed |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
cumin seeds
|
|
| 4 | small |
red chili peppers
crushed |
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
parsley leaves
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
beaten |
|
| ⅓ | cup |
bread crumbs
|
|
| 4 | each |
pita bread rounds
|
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | can |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
drained |
*
|
| 1 | each |
yellow onion
quartered |
*
|
| 2 | each |
garlic cloves
|
|
| 4 | slices |
bread
cubed |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
cumin seeds
|
|
| 4 | small |
red chili peppers
crushed |
*
|
| 15 | ml |
parsley leaves
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
beaten |
|
| 79 | ml |
bread crumbs
|
|
| 4 | each |
pita bread rounds
|
* |
Directions
Process garbanzo beans, onion, garlic, bread, cumin and chilies in a blender or food processor until smooth, then spoon mixture into a bowl.
Add parsley, salt, pepper and egg; mix well.
Form in 8 balls and coat in bread crumbs.
Flatten balls slightly to form oval shapes.
Half fill a deep fat fryer or saucepan with oil; heat to 375℉ (190℃).
Fry Falafel, a few at a time, 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Cut pita bread in half and open to form pockets.
Put 1 Falafel into each pocket with lettuce, onion and tomato slices and serve hot.
