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Yummy Falafel

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1 c dried chickpeas, soaked overnight*
1/2 c onion
1 c fresh cilantro
1 c fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic
1 T olive oil
1 t cumin
1 t coriander
1/2 t cardamom
1/2 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
1/4 t cayenne pepper
1/4 t baking soda
1/4 t baking powder

Mix all ingredients in a food processor until it looks like coarse sand.

Pan fry in a few table spoons of oil on medium high heat, cooking each side 2-3 minutes until golden. OR, for a less messy, less greasy option, bake at 400 on a greased cooking sheet for about 30 minutes or so, flipping once.

Serve with diced tomatoes, lettuce, tahini, and or tzatziki sauce in tortilla or naan or over rice or on a salad.

*You can speed up the soak by using very hot water to shorten it to as little as four hours.

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Wild Rice Pilaf

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• 3/4 c converted rice
• 1/2 c chopped onion
• 1/2 c diced carrots
• 1/4 c raisins
• 2 T butter
• 1.5 c vegetable broth
• 1/2 c frozen peas
• 3/4 c cooked wild rice
• 1/3 c toasted almond slices

Cook the wild rice beforehand (see below). Saute the converted rice, onion, carrots and raisins in butter until onion is tender. Add the broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in frozen peas, wild rice and almonds; heat through.

COOKING THE WILD RICE:

See https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-wild-rice-on-the-stovetop-198709

Posted in Ethnic_Indian, Ethnic_Mediterranean, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish