ℱ How To FALAFEL
Try easy FALAFEL Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
4 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, halved 1?2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1?4 cup coarsely chopped of fresh mint 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1?2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon baking powder 1?2 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce vegetable oil cooking spray 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 pita pockets, warmed shredded lettuce chopped tomato sliced onion HERBED CUCUMBER YOGURT 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 kirby cucumber, seeded and chopped sea salt pepper
DIRECTIONS
To make Herbed Cucumber Yogurt: Add all yogurt ingredients to a mixing bowl; whisk to combine; cover and chill until ready to serve. To make Falafel: Add the scallions, garlic, cilantro, and mint to the container of a food processor; pulse until mixture is finely chopped. Add the chickpeas, breadcrumbs, cumin, baking powder, salt, and Tabasco; continue to pulse until the batter has the consistency of cooked oatmeal. Lightly oil hands and form mixture into 4 burger shaped patties. Spray each patty lightly with cooking spray. Let the olive oil get hot (but not smoking) in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Transfer cooked patties to a paper-towel lined plate. Put cooked patty into warmed pita pocket with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and sliced onions. Serve with Herbed Cucumber Yogurt.
by: ratherbeswimmin
