FALAFEL PATTIES WITH YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE
Yield: 4 servings (2 each) Source: "1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes" Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml Print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/845.shtml Note: The falafel mixture can also be shaped into 1-inch balls and cooked as the recipe directs; serve with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce as appetizers, or in pitas for sandwiches. INGREDIENTS - 1 package (6 ounces) falafel mix - 1/2 cup shredded carrots - 1/4 cup sunflower kernels - 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions and tops - Vegetable cooking spray - Yogurt Cucumber Sauce (recipe follows) DIRECTIONS Prepare falafel mix with water according to package directions; mix in carrots, sunflower kernels, and green onions. Shape mixture into 8 patties about 1/2 inch thick. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet and spray tops with cooking spray; cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Serve with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce. YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE Yield: Makes about 1-1/3 cups INGREDIENTS - 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt - 1 cup shredded, or chopped, cucumber - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed - 1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves - Salt and white pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS Mix yogurt, cucumber, and herbs. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Nutritional Information Per Serving (2 patties): Calories: 255, Fat: 7.7 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 586 mg, Protein: 11.7 g, Carbohydrate: 28.6 g Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Meat, 1 Fat "I would rather walk with God in the dark than go alone in the light." ~Blessed, Sugar _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
