Falafel I

Vegetarian - Everyday Cooking

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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Falafel I

Ingredients

2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

drained

4 cloves garlic - peeled and sliced

3 tablespoons peanut butter

1 green onion

chopped

1 onion

cut into chunks

1 egg

¼ teaspoon ground coriander

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon corn oil

Everyday Cooking

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Falafel I

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 282.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.5g 23%

Carbohydrates: 33.7g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 6.8g 27%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 12.3g 19%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 11%

Cholesterol: 46.5mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 175.8IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.9mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 46%

Vitamin C: 7.7mg 13%

Folate: 102.7mcg 26%

Calcium: 66.8mg 7%

Iron: 2.4mg 14%

Magnesium: 62mg 22%

Potassium: 382.5mg 11%

Sodium: 660mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 111

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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