Sunday, September 8, 2013

Fresh and Tasty Falafel

Mediterranean food is one of the healthiest out there. There's been articles highlighting the diet and the health benefits it offers.

Perfecting how to make falafel has always been on my 'to do' recipe lists, and I finally found the opportunity and recipe to try it! It was simple and quick, and when tweaked just right, it was as healthy as can be.

Ingredients:
- 1 can Garbanzo Beans
- Fresh Dill
- Fresh Cilantro
- About 2 Teaspoons Curry Powder
- About 2 Teaspoons Paprika
- Pinch of sesame seeds
- 1/4 Cup Oats
- 1/8 Cup Red Onion

Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Drain the can of beans and chop (or use a food processor) until they are formable and place in a medium mixing bowl
- Chop fresh dill and cilantro and add into the bowl (use as much or little as you see fit)
- Add the curry, paprika, sesame seeds, and oats to the bowl
- Lastly, chop the red onion and add to the bowl
- Mix all ingredients together
- Next, form balls (about the size of an ice cream scoop) When I made this, my mixture made 5 evenly sized falafel
- Spray a cooking sheet with cooking spray, and place the falafels on it
- Drizzle a little olive oil, then place in the oven for about 15 minutes.
- Check after the 15 minutes to make sure they are done, if not, put back in the oven for another 5 as well as turn over the falafels, and another 5 after that if they are still not done


Enjoy!

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