Here is a wonderful falafel recipe. I made it at Thanksgiving and took it to my in-laws as a dish to pass(so my family would have something to eat that didn't have meat in it):
* Exported from MasterCook II *
Falafal <T>
Recipe By : Moosewood Cookbook
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Grain Main Dishes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 C Garbanzo Beans, Canned -- 2 cans
4 Med Garlic Cloves -- minced
2 Tsp Cumin
1 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tsp Salt
1/2 C Onion -- finely minced
1/4 C Minced Parsley -- packed
1/4 C Water
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
dash Cayenne
1/3 C Flour
Rinse the garbanzos and drain them well. If they were canned, just drain them. Combine all ingredients (except flour) in a food processor or a medium sized bowl and process or mash until batter is uniform. Add flour and stir/process until thoroughly combined. The batter can be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container for days. Preheat oven to 400°. Get a baking pan, cookie sheet, pie tin--whatever. Spray it with non-stick spray for best results (weight watchers) and form the batter with a spoon into a flattened ball. It should not be much bigger than your spoon. For a felafel in a small pita bread, make 2-3 felafel patties. For a larger one, 4-5 will do. Bake them for about 20-25 minutes. You might flip them over halfway through
baking. They're finished when they are golden brown. The aroma will fill your kitchen! Serve these in pita bread with sliced bell peppers, onions, tomatoes--whatever you'd like
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I also brought this Tahini Sauce(it is only 1 gm. of fat per serving, but the % is way up there. There is no way to get that good flavor without tahini.):
* Exported from MasterCook II *
Lowfat Tahini Sauce
Recipe By : Magazine
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salad Dressings And Sauces
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 C Nonfat Yogurt
2 Tbsp Tahini
1 Tsp Lemon Juice
Dash Ground Red Pepper
1 Clove Garlic -- minced
Combine all ingredients in a bowl; stir with a wire shisk until well blended.
Cover and chill.
Makes 1 cup. Serving size 2 T.
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Joan from Bangor, WI
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