Falafel(Veg Times)

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FALAFEL (VEG TIMES)

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 Garlic cloves
1/2 md Onion, chopped
1/2 c Minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 c Cooked chick peas
1 tb Fresh lemon juice
1 t Ground cumin
1/2 ts Basil
1/2 ts Coriander
1/2 ts Thyme
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Hot pepper sauce
Black pepper to taste
2 sl French bread, torn & soaked
-- in cold water to cover
1/2 c Wholewheat flour
1 tb Extra-virgin olive oil

Preheat oven to 375F. Blend garlic, onion & parsley
in food processor till finely minced. Add chick peas
& blend til lfinely chopped. Add lemon juice, herbs &
spices. Squeeze water out of bread & add to mixture.
Process till well mixed.

Form mixture into 16 balls. Flatten each ball to form
1/2-inch patties & dredge in flour. Place on a
lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes,
turn & bake for another 10 minutes.

In a heavy skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high
heat. Add patties & fry till golden brown & crispy on
the bottom. Turn patties, add rest of oil, fry till
golden & crispy, then drain on paper towels.

Serve with pita bread & garnished with lettuce,
tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & hot sauce, see recipe.

"Vegetarian Times" July, 1993



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