Power Falafel
Ingredients
- 1 can chick peas, drained
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 egg
- 1/4 c parsley, snipped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 c tahini (sesame paste)
- 1/4 c dry breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 tb cumin, ground
- 1 1/2 ts basil, dried
- 1 1/2 ts marjoram, dried
- 1 1/2 ts thyme, dried
- 1 1/2 ts turmeric
- 1/4 ts black pepper
- 1/4 ts salt
- 1 tb sunflower or canola oil
- 4 wheat pitas
- tahini sauce
- chopped tomatoes
- chopped cucumbers
- chopped radishes
- sprouts
Instructions
Yield: 4 servings. In a food processor or food mill, combine the chick peas and garlic. Process until smooth. Add egg and process to mix. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in parsley, onions, tahini, breadcrumbs, cumin, basil, marjoram, thyme, pepper and salt. Shape mixture into 8 patties each about 1/4 inch thick. In a large, heavy skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat; add patties and cook for 5 - 7 minutes per side or until golden brown. Or the mixture can be placed in an ovenproof dish and baked following Biotrain directions above. To serve, cut pitas in halves. Tuck a patty or dollop of the baked mixture into each pita pocket. Pass bowls of toppings to complete sandwiches as desired. Serves 4.