colossal american falafel

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (16 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons tahini (optional)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
• 2 large carrots, finely shredded
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 6 slices turkey bacon, sliced into small strips (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place garbanzo beans, 6 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, water, and tahini in a blender. puree until thick and smooth. transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl.
• stir eggs into hummus mixture until completely mixed.
• gently stir bread crumbs, carrots, onion, garlic salt, lemon pepper, onion powder, cumin, and turkey bacon into hummus mixture until thoroughly combined.
• heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• drop a large spoonful of falafel mixture into hot oil. gently flatten into a thick disc. cook patties until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. transfer to a wire rack with paper towels underneath.