
| Recipe Detail |
|---|
| Falafel Recipe "Chickpea Burgers & Tahini Sauce 1 19-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed 4 scallions, trimmed and sliced 1 egg 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 6-1/2-inch whole-wheat pitas, halved and warmed, if desired Tahini sauce 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt 2 tablespoons tahini, (see Ingredient note) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt " "1. To prepare burgers: Place chickpeas, scallions, egg, flour, oregano, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides, until a coarse mixture forms that holds together when pressed. (The mixture will be moist.) Form into 4 patties. 2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until golden and beginning to crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes more. 3. To prepare sauce & serve: Meanwhile, combine yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Divide the patties among the pitas and serve with the sauce. " |
