Preparation
STEP 1
Heat oil in large sauté pan over medium-high heat; add onion and carrots. Cook 3-4 minutes or until vegetables start to soften.
STEP 2
Add chickpeas and chili powder to pan; cook, stirring occasionally, 6-7 minutes or until chickpeas start to brown slightly.
STEP 3
Transfer chickpea mixture to large bowl; mash until mostly smooth. Add all remaining Falafel ingredients; mix well.
STEP 4
Form mixture into 16 patties using #12 scoop; sauté on flat-top or in sauté pan with additional vegetable oil until browned and heated through. May also be baked in 375°F oven 10-15 minutes. Spray lightly with vegetable oil to help browning.
STEP 5
Meanwhile, combine Extra Melt White Cheese Sauce and spice blend in small saucepan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Hold hot until service.
STEP 6
To serve, plate 2 falafels alongside fresh green salad and side of 2 ounces cheese sauce.
Recipe Tips
Tip #1
Falafels may also be served in warmed pita bread along with with lettuce, tomato, onion, chutney and Extra Melt Cheese Sauce.
Tip #2
Make 32 smaller falafels instead of the 16 smaller using #24 scoop. Serve falafels on lettuce-lined platter along with multiple cheese sauce variations to be used as dipping sauces and dressings.