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                        Falafel  (Chickpea Burger)

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :10:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Crockpot

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  pound         dried garbanzo beans or fava beans
                        water -- to cover
   1      tablespoon    chopped cilantro
   1      tablespoon    chopped parsley
   4                    green onions -- chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      teaspoon      cumin
   1      pinch         baking soda
                        salt and pepper -- to taste
                        water -- to moisten, optional
                        olive oil -- for frying

Rinse dried beans under running water; place in the slow cooker and cover 
with water (at least 2 inches over top of beans)  Cook on low for 8 to 10 
hours.  Pour off water; rinse under cold water and allow to drain.  Place 
cooked beans in a food processor
 





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NOTES : Falafel is a Middle Eastern vegetarian dish made from garbanzo 
       beans which are formed into little patties and quickley fried.  
       They  are good served in pita bread with hummus and either sprouts 
       or tabbouleh salad.  Traditionally, this is served w
       i