Falafel Italiano

24 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas, (garbanzo beans) soaked overnight,
  • cooked for 1/2 hour, then drained
  • OR
  • 1 15 oz. can of garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1-teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon flour
  • Tablespoon Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup bulgur soaked, then squeezed of almost all water content
  • 1-teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 medium egg
  • 3 Tablespoons, finely chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon of fresh ground pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons dried basil OR 3 Tablespoons fresh finely chopped basil
  • 4 dashes cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional Garnishes:
  • Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Sauteed sliced onions
  • Sauteed sliced bell pepper
  • Thinly sliced Mozzarella or Provolone cheese
  • Gardinara mix (hot or mild...your choice)
  • Your favorite prepared marinara sauce, heated

Directions

  1. 1
    {"0":"Put the chickpeas in a 2-quart soup pot, add the water, and bring to a boil.","1":"Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.","2":"Drain the chickpeas and reserve the liquid.","3":"OR if using canned garbanzos, go directly to the next step.","5":"Grind the chickpeas through the coarse blade of a meat grinder or pulse in a food processor. Remove to a bowl.","6":"In the bowl, mix together all the ingredients.","7":"Add salt to taste.","8":"The mixture should be the consistency of cooked oatmeal.","9":"If it is too loose, add a little more flour.","10":"Form into 1-inch balls, then flatten each slightly in your hand to make a patty.","11":"In a deep saucepan or a wok, heat 3 inches of oil to 375\u00b0 F.","12":"Make one falafel ball as a test to determine if it will hold together in the oil. If it tends to fall apart, add a little more flour.","13":"Deep-fry in batches until golden.","14":"Using a skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain.","15":"Tuck into warm pita bread or fold into a wrap, along with whichever additions you choose."}

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