Falafel-Veg Times

Ingredients

3 garlic
1/2 onion
1/2 c parsley
1 1/2 c chick peas
1 tb lemon juice
1 ts cumin
1/2 ts basil
1/2 ts coriander
1/2 ts thyme
1/2 ts salt
2 slices french bread
1/2 c wholewheat flour
1 tb extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F. Blend garlic, onion & parsley in food processor till finely minced. Add chick peas & blend til lfinely chopped. Add lemon juice, herbs & spices. Squeeze water out of bread & add to mixture. Process till well mixed. Form mixture into 16 balls. Flatten each ball to form 1/2-inch patties & dredge in flour. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, turn & bake for another 10 minutes. In a heavy skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat. Add patties & fry till golden brown & crispy on the bottom. Turn patties, add rest of oil, fry till golden & crispy, then drain on paper towels. Serve with pita bread & garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & hot sauce, see recipe. "Vegetarian Times" July, 1993