Vegetarian Falafels

Ingredients

• •1 cup bulgur wheat
• •2 cups bread
• •16 oz garbanzo beans
• •1 large lemon
• •2 lrgs garlic cloves
• •4 tablespoons cilantro
• •1 teaspoon pepper flakes
• •1 teaspoon ground cumin
• •1 teaspoon pepper
• •1 cup scallions
• •3 scallions
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •vegetable oil
• •4 rounds pita bread
• •2 tomatoes
• •1 cucumber
• •1 bell pepper
• •1 cup lettuce
• •1 cup yoghurt sauce

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1In a bowl, cover the bulgur with cold water and allow to soak for 30 minutes. while the bulgur is soaking, put the bread in another bowl, cover with cold water and soak for 15 minutes.
2. 2Drain the bread in a colander, squeezing out the excess moisture.
3. 3Drain the bulgur well through a fine sieve. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade, combine the garbanzos, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro, pepper flakes, cumin, black pepper and scallions. Process with an off-on motion until the mixture is finely chopped.
4. 4Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in the bulgur and bread
5. 5Heat 1 inch of oil in a heavy 12 inch skillet over medium high heat until very hot but not smoking.
6. 6Add the patties to the pan without crowding and fry for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown all over. As the patties brown, transfer to paper towels to drain and keep warm while frying the remainder. To serve, tuck 3-4 balls or patties in each pita half.
7. 7Add several slices of tomato, cucumber, and bell pepper, and a sprinkling of scallions and lettuce.
8. 8Drizzle with the tahini and 4NOTES : These are Delicious for Dinner with Hummus and Tabouli Salad.
9. 9NOTES : These are Delicious for Dinner with Hummus and Tabouli Salad.
10. 10Healthy and Fairly Low Fat.
11. 11The red pepper flakes gives this Middle Eastern Favorite a slow burn...a perfect partner for garlic-yogurt sauce or tahini.