Ingredients

2 C. garbanzo beans, cooked, drained and rinsed
1/3 C. water
1 slice wheat bread, crustless firm, torn into pieces
1 Tbsp. unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 egg white
2 Tbsp. parsley, freshly chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1 Tbsp. tahini (sesame seed paste) or olive oil
Cayenne pepper, to taste
flour, for coating the falafel

Cooking Instructions

Puree the garbanzos in a food processor or in a blender. Add the remaining ingredients, except the flour and mix well. The mixture will be soft. Form the mixture into 1 inch balls or patties and coat with flour. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. 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. Add lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, sliced tomatoes, green onions and low fat yogurt dressing or tahini dressing.
 
 
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