Simple Falafels

Ingredients

2 cups drained canned chickpeas 

2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 

1 tsp dried mint 

½ tsp ground cumin

2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 

½ cup medium-firm tofu 

1 tsp salt 

⅛ tsp black pepper

1 Tbsp olive oil 

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients except the olive oil to a food processor. Blend until well combined.

2. Form the mixture into balls or patties using damp hands.

3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Cook until browned on all sides and heated through.

Makes 10 large or 18 small falafel.

Nutrition per serving (1 large falafel): 84 calories, 7g carbohydrates, 5g fat, 3g protein