Fava Bean Rounds (Falafel) These flavorful rounds are made from well-seasoned fava beans and then fried golden brown. They're perfect served by themselves or in pita bread sandwiches. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:3 hr Makes:4 servings

Ingredients

2	cups water
1	cup garbanzo beans
1	egg
1	small red onion, finely chopped
3	tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2	tablespoons flour
2	teaspoons finely chopped garlic cloves
1	teaspoon salt
1	teaspoon ground coriander
3/4	teaspoon ground cumin
1/4	teaspoon baking powder
1/8	teaspoon cayenne
4	tablespoons Vegetable oil

Directions

1. 2 cups water
   
   
2. 1 cup dried white fava or garbanzo beans
   
   
3. 1 egg
   
   
4. 1 small red onion, finely chopped
   
   
5. 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
   
   
6. 2 tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
   
   
7. 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic cloves
   
   
8. 1 teaspoon salt
   
   
9. 1 teaspoon ground coriander
   
   
10. 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    
    
11. 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
    
    
12. 1/8 teaspoon ground ground red pepper (cayenne)
    
    
13. Vegetable oil
    
    
14. 1. Heat 2 cups water and the beans to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Boil 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
    
    
15. 2. Add enough water to cover beans if necessary. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 to 1/2 hours or until tender. Drain, reserving liquid.
    
    
16. 3. Mash beans with fork; add 2 to 3 tablespoons reserved liquid if necessary. (Do not puree beans in blender or food processor.) Stir in remaining ingredients execept oil. (Mixture should be thick.) Cover and let stand 1 hour.
    
    
17. 4. Pinch off 1-inch pieces; shape into rounds and flatten. Let stand 30 minutes.
    
    
18. 5. Heat oil (2 inches) in 3-quart saucepan to 375°F. Fry 4 or 5 rounds at a time in oil 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
    
    

Categories

Beans, Main Dish, Snacks, Middle Eastern

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points High in dietary fiber High in manganese