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Black Bean Falafel - Lunch Version

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Black Bean Falafel - Lunch Version

Heather
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4 Servings
9 Ingredients
3 Comments

Crispy and bursting with savory spice these Black Bean Falafels are an addictive way to sneak in some extra fiber and protein.

4 Servings
9 Ingredients
3 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 cups drain and rinse Black Beans, Canned
  • ½ cups Mexican Cheese, Shredded
  • ¼ cups crush Tortilla Chips
  • ⅛ cups dice Green Onion (Scallion)
  • 1 tablespoon chop Cilantro, Fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning
  • 2 individual Egg White
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Canola Oil
Serving Day Ingredients
  • 4 individual halve Pita Bread, Whole Wheat

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Cooking Instructions

Freeze For Later Cooking Day Directions

Stovetop

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. In a mixing bowl, mash beans with a fork.
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Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

Easy Assembly/Ready to Eat

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
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Make It Now Cooking Directions

Stove Cook

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. In a mixing bowl, mash beans with a fork.
  2. Mix in cheese, crushed tortilla chips, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning and egg whites. Stir until combined.
  3. Divide mixture and shape into patties about 1/2 inch thick.
  4. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat.
  5. Cook patties until browned and heated through, about 3 minutes per side.
  6. Drain on paper towel.
  7. Serve with pitas by opening pocket in each pita half. Place patty inside.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe
4 Servings
Serving Size
1 falafel w/ pita halve
Amount Per Serving
Calories
300
Total Fat
9g
Saturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
13mg
Sodium
816mg
Total Carbohydrates
41g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
1g
Protein
15g
WW Freestyle
6

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  1. When i use the printer icon to print recipes – the font size is huge and it is taking many pages to print. Any idea what i am doing incorrectly ? Thanks

    1. Not sure Karen! Maybe just wait for the page to load completely? Or check your print preview and adjust the page width?