
Falafels are a Middle Eastern dish typically made of mashed chickpeas formed into balls, deep-fried and eaten with pita bread. We've changed them into burgers and served them on a bun, with sweet potato fries!Add a salad and you've got an easy complete meal.
Put chickpeas, green onions, carrots, bread crumbs, lemon juice, water, peanut butter, garlic and black pepper in food processor; pulse on and off until finely chopped. With wet hands, form each ÂĽ cup (50 mL) into a patty.
In non-stick skillet sprayed with vegetable spray, heat 1 tsp (5 mL) of oil over medium heat.
Add 4 patties and cook for 3½ minutes or until golden; turn and cook 3½ minutes longer or until golden and hot inside. Remove from pan.
Heat remaining 1 tsp (5 mL) oil and cook remaining patties.
Serve with sweet potato fries.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Cut sweet potatoes into wedges and coat in oil.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and bake for about 20–25 minutes, until tender and browned.
