Falafel

Name: Falafel
Ingredients: 3 c. cooked garbanzo beans; 1/4 c. liquid from beans; 1/4 c. wheat germ; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 4 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 1/4 c. sesame seed; 1 tsp. cumin; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 c. lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. basil; 3/4 c. wheat germ

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 c. cooked garbanzo beans
1/4 c. liquid from beans
1/4 c. wheat germ
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/4 c. sesame seed
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. basil
3/4 c. wheat germ

Directions

1

Place beans and liquid in blender and puree.
2

Put in bowl; add all ingredients except 3/4 cup wheat germ.
3

Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls.
4

Add enough wheat germ so balls will hold together.
5

Bake at 400° for about 15 minutes (place on cookie sheet).
6

Serve in heated pita bread (2 or 3 balls) with lettuce, tomato, alfalfa sprouts and tahini dressing.
7

Makes 20 to 24 balls.