Authentic Falafels, the Good for You Way!

This recipe captures all the flavors of an 'authentic falafel' whilst making it low in fat and high(er) in fibre...what more could you want?

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 16 falafels

Ingredients

• 1 (400 g) can chickpeas
• 1⁄4 cup  coriander, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  medium onion
• 4  garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 cup oats
• 1⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs
• 2  teaspoons cumin powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1  dash pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Throw the onion and garlic (peeled!) in a food processor until they're chopped.
2. Drain chickpeas and give them a wash, then add them to food processor. Pulse until mashed -- but not to mushy!
3. Scrape the onion/garlic/chickpeas mix into a large bowl and add all remaining ingredients.
4. Mix until completly blended.
5. The mix should be thick but not too stiff.
6. Grease a non-stick pan and drop mixture in tablespoon sized 'blobs' into the pan.
7. Cook on each side for a few minutes -- until browned and slightly crunchy- then flip.
8. Continue until all mix is cooked.
9. ENJOY!
10. P.S: the final product will be a bit crumbly but it doesn't matter -- they're so delicious!