FAVA BEAN ROUNDS (FALAFEL)

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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.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup dried white fava or garbanzo beans
1 egg
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose 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 ground ground red pepper (cayenne)
Vegetable oil

Steps:

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.
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.
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.
Pinch off 1-inch pieces; shape into rounds and flatten. Let stand 30 minutes.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg