Mini Falafel Patties

Quinoa Salad with roasted cauliflower and falafel

Falafel Mmmmm. My favorite Mediterranean dish. Can't go wrong with a freshly deep fried falafel on a nicely toasted pita bread. Since I don't have a deep fryer I decided to make a patty out of it; not as great as deep fried falafel but definitely a healthier substitute.

Ingredients for 16 pieces
2 cans garbanzo beans/chick pea drained (15 oz each)
1/2 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves
Half a red onion diced
2 tsp curry powder
2 tsp cumin powder
2 cloves garlic minced
2 egg whites

1.Place the beans in the food processor and pulse it until it breaks into crumbs
2. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the egg white in the food processor and pulse it until it's well mixed
3. Pour the mixture into a bowl and add the egg white into the mixture. Be sure to mix well as the egg white will act as a glue to the patties.
4. Form the mixture into tiny round shapes if deep frying if not form it into patty shapes.
5. Heat oil on non-stick pan and pan fry until both sides are golden brown
6. Serve it in a pita bread or as a side. Top it up with some mint yogurt sauce!