These patties or balls are delicious stuffed in a pita with the garlic sauce, cucumber, tomatoes, and lettuce. You can also make small balls instead and serve them as a unique and fabulous appetizer.
Run chickpeas and onion through food grinder or food processor. Place in large bowl.
Add next 10 ingredients. Mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Leave balls round or flatten into patties.
Lower balls or patties on slotted spoon into hot 375 degree F cooking oil. Cook for about 45 seconds until desired shade of brown. Remove with slotted spoon to dish lined with paper towel.
Cut pitas in half. Stuff 4 balls or flattened patties in each. Makes 44 falafels or enough for 11 pitas.
Garlic Sauce:
Combine ingredients in medium bowl and chill. Serve in pitas with falafels.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (174g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 | ||
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Calories: 295 | ||
Calories from Fat: 56 (19%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 6.3g | 8 % | |
Saturated Fat 1.6g | 8 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 1.9g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.6g | ||
Cholesterol 141mg | 43 % | |
Sodium 564.6mg | 19 % | |
Potassium 302mg | 8 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 46.6g | 14 % | |
Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 22 % | |
Sugars, other 41g | ||
Protein 13.2g | 19 % | |
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Calories per serving: 295
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