Napa Goat Ranch Healthy Falafel Patties

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 large potato, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 6 pita bread rounds
• sliced tomato (optional)
• chopped green onion (optional)
• shredded lettuce (optional)
• black olives (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Steam the potatoes until just barely tender.

3. 3

   Mash together the potatoes; garbanzo beans and the garlic in a bowl.

4. 4

   Add onion, parsley, garlic, olive oil, sesame oil, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and lemon juice. Mix well.

5. 5

   Roll the mixture into small golf ball sized balls. Place the balls on a non stick baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip the balls over and bake for another 15 minutes.

6. 6

   To serve, open each pita and fill with 2-3 falafel patties then top with desired toppings from the list above. Add a spoonful of either our Heart Healthy Hummus or Easy Gyro Sauce.