Falafel (Basic Recipe)

Name: Falafel (Basic Recipe)
Ingredients: 2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans) cooked,, drained and rinsed; 13 cup water; 1 slice whole wheat bread crustless, firm, torn into pieces; 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3 each garlic cloves finely chopped; 1 each egg whites; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves freshly chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon basil; 1/4 teaspoon marjoram; 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste) or olive oil; 1 x cayenne pepper to taste; 1 x flour, all-purpose for coating the falafel

17 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans) cooked,, drained and rinsed
13 cup water
1 slice whole wheat bread crustless, firm, torn into pieces
1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 each garlic cloves finely chopped
1 each egg whites
2 tablespoons parsley leaves freshly chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste) or olive oil
1 x cayenne pepper to taste
1 x flour, all-purpose for coating the falafel

Directions

1

Puree the garbanzos in a food processor or in a blender.
2

Add the remaining ingredients, except the flour and mix well.
3

The mixture will be soft.
4

Form the mixture into 1-inch balls or patties and coat with flour.
5

Bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
6

To make a falafel sandwich, cut a piece of pita bread in half and put 2 to 3 falafel balls or patties into the open halves.
7

Add lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, sliced tomatoes, green onions and low-fat Yogurt Dressing or Tahini Dressing.