Falafel

Next time we have a UK guppy meet… could you come along with a load of falafels please :clown:

Your posts made them sound absolutely delicious.

Your wish is my command Maddy. But if you don't mind I'll walk upwind of you after you've eaten them.

FALAFEL is particular bean dish, a dish as popular in the Middle East as hamburgers are in the United States.

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces or 425g) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup (10g) packed parsley leaves

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp (1g) ground cumin

3/4 tsp (1.5g) dried oregano leaves

2–3 tsp (10–15mL) lemon juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup (115g) dry plain bread crumbs, divided

1/4 cup (40g) chopped raisins

1 egg yolk

Olive oil cooking spray

Tomato-Cucumber Relish:

1/2 cup (100g) chopped tomato

1/2 cup (75g) chopped cucumber

1/3 cup (80g) fat-free plain yogurt

1/2 tsp (1g) dried mint leaves (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)

Directions

Process garbanzo beans, onion, parsley, garlic, cumin and oregano in a food processor until smooth; season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup (60g) bread crumbs, raisins and egg yolk.

Form bean mixture into 16 patties, using about 1 1/2 Tbsp (25mL) for each. Coat patties with remaining 1/2 cup (60g) bread crumbs.

Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Cook falafel over medium heat until browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Spray tops of falafel with cooking spray and turn; cook until browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Arrange 4 falafel on each plate; serve with Tomato-Cucumber Relish.

To make Tomato-Cucumber Relish:

Combine tomato, cucumber, yogurt and mint leaves in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 311
Fat: 4g
% fat calories: 12%
Cholesterol: 54mg
Carbohydrate: 58g
Protein: 12g
Fiber: 7g
Sodium: 575mg