Southwestern Falafel

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place onion, green bell pepper, egg, garlic, taco seasoning, baking powder, peanut oil, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Puree until smooth.

Step 3

Pour pinto beans into mixture and pulse until pinto beans are chopped and integrated, but not smooth.

Step 4

Transfer bean mixture to a large bowl; stir hot sauce into mixture.

Step 5

Stir enough bread crumbs into mixture to form a dough that holds together, but isn't sticky.

Step 6

Form dough into quarter-sized balls.

Step 7

Deep-fry in hot oil until falafel are deep brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 8

Cook's note:

Step 9

If a food processor is not available, add first ten ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Mash beans in a bowl with a potato masher, then mix together.