Falafel Sandwiches

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FALAFEL SANDWICHES

 

Yield: 5 servings

 

2 (15 oz.) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1/2 C. fine, dry breadcrumbs

4 cloves garlic, pressed

1/2 C. fresh parsley, chopped

2 Tbsp. cumin

1 tsp. Salt

1/2 tsp. Ground red pepper

2 large eggs

vegetable oil

5 (8 inch) pita bread rounds

Tahini Sauce (recipe follows)

Cucumber Relish (recipe follows)

 

Process chickpeas, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, cumin, salt, red

pepper, and eggs in a food processor just until smooth, stopping once to

scrape down sides. Shape mixture into 10 (1/2 " thick) patties. Pour oil

to depth of 1/2 " in a large skillet. Fry patties in hot oil over

medium-high heat 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 min on each side or until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels. Cut pita rounds in half crosswise, and place 1

patty into each pita half. Top with Tahini Sauce and Cucumber Relish,

and serve immediately.

 

Tahini Sauce

 

Yield: 1 1/4 cups

 

2/3 C. tahini

1/ C. lemon juice

1/4 C. water

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1/2 tsp. Salt

2 cloves garlic, minced

 

Combine all ingredients, cover and chill.

 

Cucumber Relish

 

Yield: 2 cups

 

1 large cucumber

4 plum tomatoes

2 cloves garlic

1/4 C. fresh parsley, chopped

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1/4 tsp. Salt

1/4 tsp. Pepper

 

Peel, seed, and chop cucumber. Chop tomatoes and press garlic. Combine

all ingredients, cover, and chill.