Some Like it Hot--Egyptian Chickpea Patties

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Egyptian Chickpea Patties

 

Recipe By :Some Like it Hot, Robin Robertson

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Some Like It Hot

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons bulgur -- (medium)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 cups cooked chickpeas -- drained

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

1 tablespoon olive oil

safflower oil for frying

 

Combine the bulgur and lemon juice in a small bowl and let stand for 15 minutes.

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin,

parsley, bulgur mixture, and olive oil, blending thoroughly. Taste and adjust

the seasonings. Form the mixture into patties, using about 2 tablespoons of the

mixture for each one.

 

Heat the safflower oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat using enough oil

to cover the bottom of the pan. When hot, add 3-4 patties at a time, and cook

about 2 minutes on each side, until lightly browned. Drain the cooked patties

on paper towels. Repeat until all of the patties are browned.

 

S(ISBN):

" 0-452-27869-4 "

Copyright:

" 1998 "

 

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Per serving: 92 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (26% calories from fat); 4g

Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 138mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Chickpea patties, or falafel, are popular throughout the Middle East and

are eaten as an appetizer, a snack, in pita bread sandwiches, and even as a main

course.

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