Falafel

Name: Falafel
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 md. onion, chopped; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 1-1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. basil; 1/2 tsp. coriander; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce; Black pepper, to taste; 2 slices French bread, torn and soaked in cold water to cover; 1/2 cup wholewheat flour; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

15 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic
1/2 md. onion, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Black pepper, to taste
2 slices French bread, torn and soaked in cold water to cover
1/2 cup wholewheat flour
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375F.
2

Blend garlic, onion and parsley in food processor until finely minced.
3

Add chickpeas and blend until finely chopped.
4

Add lemon juice, herbs and spices.
5

Squeeze water out of bread and add to mixture.
6

Process until well mixed.
7

Form mixture into 16 balls.
8

Flatten each ball to form 1/2-inch patties and dredge in flour.
9

Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
10

Bake for 10 minutes; turn and bake for another 10 minutes.
11

In a heavy skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat.
12

Add patties and fry until golden brown and crispy on the bottom.
13

Turn patties; add rest of oil.
14

Fry until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
15

Serve with pita bread and garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and hot sauce.