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                       Falafel, Vegetarian Style

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1       T            Garlic clove minced
  1       md           Onion
    1/2   c            Parsley fresh
 15       oz           Chickpeas canned
  1       T            Lemon juice
  1       t            Cumin seed, ground
    1/2   t            Basil
    1/2   t            Coriander, ground
    1/2   t            Thyme, ground
    1/2   T            Tabasco Sauce
  2       ea           Slices French bread
    1/2   c            Whole Wheat flour
  1       T            Extra Virgin olive oil
  4       ea           (6" Diam.) Pita whole wheat
  2       md           Tomato raw
  1       md           Cucumber

 You need a serving of hot sauce and yogurt sauce for this recipe.
 Dice the onion into 1/4 pieces. Tear the french bread slices into
 large pieces and soak in cold water to cover. Dice the cucumbers and
 tomatoes and shred lettuce into small strips to add on top as
 garnishes after sandwich is done. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Blend
 garlic, 1/2 onion and parsely in a blender until finely minced. Add
 chickpeas and blend until finely chopped and pasty. Add lemon juice,
 cumin, basil, coriander, thyme and tabasco. Squeeze the water out of
 bread and add to blender. Blend until well mixed. Form the mixture
 into 16 balls. Flatten each ball to form a 1/2 inch thick patty and
 dredge in flour. Place patties on a lightly greased baking sheet.
 Bake for 10 minutes. Turn patties and bake another 10 minutes. Remove
 from oven.  In a heavy large skillet heat half the olive oil over
 medium high heat. Add patties and fry until golden brown on bottom.
 Turn patties and add remainder of oil swirling it so it comes in
 contact with all patties. Fry until brown and crispy, then drain on
 paper towels. To serve: Cut off about 1/3 of each pita round and open
 to form a pocket. Fill each pocket with 4 falafel balls. Garnish with
 lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber and the sauces.



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