Falafel

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans

• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

• 1/4 cup packed parsley leaves

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

• 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice

• Salt, to taste

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 cup dry plain bread crumbs, divided

• 1/4 cup raisins, chopped

• 1 egg yolk

• Cooking spray

Directions

• Add the first six ingredients (garbanzo beans to oregano) to a food processor and blend until smooth.

• Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir in half of the bread crumbs, as well as all of the raisins and egg yolk.

• Pour the remaining breadcrumbs onto a plate or other flat surface. Using approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of bean mixture, form 16 patties. Press each patty into the breadcrumbs, coating the entire surface.

• Coat a large skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium heat. Place four falafel patties into the skillet and cook until the bottom becomes browned (about 2-3 minutes). Flip each falafel, and cook until the other side browns (about 2-3 minutes). Repeat this procedure for the remaining falafels.

• Arrange 4 falafels on four dinner plates, and serve warm.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 311 cal

• Total fat: 4g

• Cholesterol: 54mg

• Sodium: 575mg

• Carbohydrate: 58g

• Fiber: 7g

• Protein: 12g