Falafel

Falafel is an Israeli street food staple. While the street version is delicious, it isn’t always the healthiest thing for you. Here's a simple baked falafel recipe that keeps the flavor without the fat. Try it out and let me know what you think!

1 -20 oz can chickpeas
1/2 onion
1/4 cup of chopped parsley and/or cilantro mixed
2-3 cloves garlic (slightly roasted)

1 Tbsp flour
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
couple tablespoons of olive oil - for the falafel and for the baking sheet
1 tsp salt 

1/4 tsp pepper

Drain the chickpeas and pulse everything together in a food processor. You want to end up with a couscous consistency. Then roll the mixture into half dollar sized balls and lightly coat with olive oil. Put the balls on a baking sheet (it’s ok to smush them a little so they have a flat top and bottom) then put them in the oven at 400 degrees F - 10 minutes for first side, 15 minutes for the second.

For more step by step instructions (or a fried recipe) check out at http://theshiksa.com/2011/01/05/falafel/