Falafel

Per serving this recipe has 2 vegetable exchanges, 2.5 starch exchanges, 1/2 protein and 1 fat.

1 1/2 c. cooked dried, or drained, canned garbanzo beans, coarsely pureed

1/4 c. finely chopped parsley (dried is ok too)

2 T. chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-2 T. lemon juice

1/4 c. all purpose flour

1 1/4 t. ground cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

2 pita breads and yogurt sauce

Suggested toppings: chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions

1. Mix garbanzo beans, parsley, onion, garlic, lemon juice, flour, and cumin in bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper.

2. Shape mixture into 4 burgers (or shaped into meatballs, coated in bread crumbs, and baked at 375 degrees for 15 minutes and served in the pitas) and cook in lightly greased skillet until brown - 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Arrange burgers or meatballs in pitas, drizzle cucumber sauce and spoon on toppings.