Falafel

2 cups cooked garbanzo beans
2 Tbs. chives or chopped leeks
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. each, rosemary, thyme, turmeric, or dry mustard
1/2 cold water
1 Tbs. sesame or olive oil
1 clove garlic

• Grind or mash garbanzo beans very fine.
• Add liquid as needed to make smooth paste.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Mix well.
• Shape into 2-inch balls.
• Place on greased baking pan.
• Cover with foil.
• Bake at 350°, covered for 15 minutes.
• Turn balls and bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with chives before serving.

Option:

Instead of making balls, you can spread mixture 1/2 inch thick on a greased cookie sheet. Bake covered 15 minutes, uncovered 20 minutes, and cut into squares.

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