Falafel

Animal Kingdom Lodge

ingredients

3 cups chickpeas, canned, drained
2 Tablespoons Red Onions, rough chopped
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 1/4 ounces Panko Breadcrumbs
1 egg
salt & pepper to taste
1 Tablesppon Parsley Bunches, picked clean
1 teaspoon Cilantro Bunches, picked clean

directions

Drain chickpeas. Some liquid is okay. Chop chickpeas in food processor. Dump into a large bowl. Saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil, do not burn them. Add onions and garlic to the chickpeas. Blend in all other ingredients except for the parsley and cilantro. Fold in the parsley and cilantro. Let sit for 20 minutes (allow time for the ingredients to bind together). Form mixture into 1-inch disks or 1/2 inch balls. Deep fry until golden brown. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Source: Mark