Southwestern Falafel

A spicy, Southwestern take on this Middle Eastern favorite. Serve with sour cream, guacamole or salsa.

Step: 1

Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step: 2

Place onion, green bell pepper, egg, garlic,

Step: 3

, baking powder, peanut oil, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Puree until smooth.

Step: 4

Pour pinto beans into mixture and pulse until pinto beans are chopped and integrated, but not smooth.

Step: 5

Transfer bean mixture to a large bowl; stir hot sauce into mixture.

Step: 6

Stir enough bread crumbs into mixture to form a dough that holds together, but isn’t sticky.

Step: 7

Form dough into quarter-sized balls.

Step: 8

Deep-fry in hot oil until falafel are deep brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Per Serving: 326 calories; protein 7.6g; carbohydrates 32g; fat 18.8g; cholesterol 31mg; sodium 1353.8mg.

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