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FALAFEL PATTIES

Makes 16 patties

1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 

1/4 cup parsley

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cayenne

1 garlic clove

1 large egg 

1 (15oz) can chickpeas, drained/rinsed

1 T olive oil

Sauce:

1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt

2 T fresh lemon juice

2 T Tahini paste

1 garlic cloves, minced

Directions:

Place first 8 ingredients in a food processor or blender; process mixture until smooth. Divide mixture into 16 equal portions, and shape into a 1/4″ thick patty. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the patties, and cook 5 minutes on each side or until the patties are browned.

To prepare the sauce, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic

eat with fresh pita, add lettuce, pickles and tomatoes