Ingredients
- 3 garlic (cloves)
- 1/2 onion
- 1 1/2 c chick peas (cooked)
- 1/2 c wholewheat flour
- 1 tb lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tb extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 c parsley (minced fresh)
- 1 ts cumin (ground)
- 1/2 ts coriander
- 1/2 ts thyme
- 1/2 ts salt
- 1/2 ts basil
- 2 slices french bread (sliced)
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
