Falafel I

Chickpeas pureed with garlic, peanut butter, onions, egg, soy sauce and spices, then formed and fried. Excellent when served in a pita with sliced tomato, cucumber and yogurt.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 282 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon corn oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
• 4 cloves garlic - peeled and sliced
• 1 onion, cut into chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a food processor or blender puree chickpeas. To the chickpeas add garlic, peanut butter, green onion, onion, egg, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper and soy sauce; process until well mixed. Shape into balls, using about 1 tablespoon for each.

Step 2

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Brown balls on all sides.