Falafel (Basic Recipe)

• 2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans) cooked,, drained and rinsed
• 13 cup water
• 1 slice whole wheat bread crustless, firm, torn into pieces
• 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 each garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1 each egg whites
• 2 tablespoons parsley leaves freshly chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste) or olive oil
• 1 x cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 x flour, all-purpose for coating the falafel

1. Puree the garbanzos in a food processor or in a blender.
2. Add the remaining ingredients, except the flour and mix well.
3. The mixture will be soft.
4. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls or patties and coat with flour.
5. Bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
6. To make a falafel sandwich, cut a piece of pita bread in half and put 2 to 3 falafel balls or patties into the open halves.
7. Add lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, sliced tomatoes, green onions and low-fat Yogurt Dressing or Tahini Dressing.

chickpeas, water, whole wheat bread, flour, baking soda, garlic, egg whites, parsley, salt, black pepper, cumin, turmeric, basil, marjoram, tahini, cayenne pepper, flour

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/falafel-basic-recipe-38424 (may not work)