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Fallen Falafel

Yield: Makes 12 servings



Ingredients:



2cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas

1/2cup whole wheat flour

1/2cup chopped fresh parsley

1/3cup lemon juice

1/4cup minced fresh onion

2tablespoons minced garlic

2teaspoons ground cumin

1/2teaspoon salt

1/2teaspoon ground red pepper or red pepper flakes

1/2cup canola oil

2-1/2cups tomato sauce

1/3cup tomato paste

2tablespoons lemon juice

2teaspoons sugar

1teaspoon dry onion powder

1/2teaspoon salt









Preparation:





1.Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. To make falafel, drain chickpeas, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Combine chickpeas, reserved liquid, flour, parsley, lemon juice, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper in food processor or blender; cover and process until well blended. Roll mixture into 36 (1-inch) balls and place 1 to 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Chill 15 minutes.2.Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Fry falafel in batches until browned. Place on baking sheet; bake 8 to 10 minutes.3.To make sauce, combine all ingredients in medium saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat 20 minutes. Serve with warm falafel. Garnish as desired.







Hint:

Falafel also may be baked completely to reduce fat content. Spray balls lightly with nonstick cooking spray and bake on baking sheet 15 to 20 minutes, turning once.





Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 3 pieces falafel with 1/4 cup sauce







Sodium

701 mg







Protein

6 g







Fiber

5 g







Carbohydrate

26 g







Saturated Fat

1 g







Total Fat

7 g







Calories from Fat

34 %







Calories

191









Dietary Exchange:







Vegetable

1







Starch

1-1/2







Fat

1