Falafel Burger (from parents mag)
what you'll need:
1 16oz can of garbanzo beans
1/4 C of shredded carrots
3 tbs. of sesame tahini, divided
1/2 tsp. of ground cumin
1/3 C plain lowfat yogurt
2tbs. of lemon juice
1 tomato
8 mini whole wheat pita pockets
Pantry staples you'll need:
2 tbs. of all purpose flour
11/2 tsp. chopped garlic
1/4tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1tbs. olive oil spray
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Rinse and drain garbanzos, and mash together with carrots, flour, 2tbs. tahini, 1 tbs. water, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. (it's ok if there are pieces of garbanzos)
Step 2:
Grease cookie sheet with olive oil and shape mixture into 16 patties the size of a half dollar. place on cookie sheet. Brush with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes or until crispy turning once.
Step 3:
Meanwhile in a small bowl mix yogurt, remaining tahini, and lemon juice. Add warm water by the tablespoon if sauce is stiff.
Step 4: Stuff falafel, tomato, lettuce (if you choose) into pitas. Serve with yogurt sauce on side and fresh veggies like spears of cucumbers and red peppers.
Enjoy!! we sure did!!
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