Power felafel
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | can | Chick peas; drained |
| 4 | Cloves garlic; sliced | |
| 1 | Egg | |
| ¼ | cup | Parsley; snipped |
| 3 | Green onions; chopped | |
| ¼ | cup | Tahini (sesame paste) |
| ¼ | cup | Dry breadcrumbs |
| 1½ | tablespoon | Cumin; ground |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Basil; dried |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Marjoram; dried |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Thyme; dried |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Turmeric |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Black pepper |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | tablespoon | Sunflower or canola oil |
| 4 | Whole wheat pitas | |
Directions
* Toppings: tahini sauce and chopped vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes and sprouts. In a food processor or food mill, combine the chick peas and garlic. Process until smooth. Add egg and process to mix. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in parsley, onions, tahini, breadcrumbs, cumin, basil, marjoram, thyme, pepper and salt. Shape mixture into 8 patties each about ¼ inch thick. In a large, heavy skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat; add patties and cook for 5 - 7 minutes per side or until golden brown. Or the mixture can be placed in an ovenproof dish and baked following Biotrain directions above. To serve, cut pitas in halves.
Tuck a patty or dollop of the baked mixture into each pita "pocket." Pass bowls of topping to complete sandwiches as desired. Serves 4.
From The Gazette, 91/05/01.
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