Ingredients Sesame Seed Sauce (Yield: 1 ½ Cups) 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic ½ Cup Tahini (sesame seed paste) 6 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice 1/3 Cup Cold Water (approximately) ½ tsp Ground Cumin Sea Salt to taste Combine garlic and tahini in a work bowl. Pulse briefly. Add remaining ingredients and blend quickly. Chickpea Patties (Yield: About 24 Patties) One 20 oz Can Chickpeas ½ Cup Minced Onion 2 Tbsp Butter 1 Egg, beaten 2 Tbsp Minced Parsley Sea Salt and Pepper to taste Dash of Dried Oregano 2 Tbsp Grated Sharp Cheeses 1 to 2 Tbsp Water (if needed) Flour for rolling Vegetable Oil for frying Method Drain and rinse the chickpeas with cold water. Mash with a fork or in a blender or food processor. Sauté onion in butter until soft and golden; remove from the heat. Add chickpeas, beaten egg, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, and grated cheese. Add 1 to 2 Tbsp water, if necessary, to form a soft mixture. Shape into 2-inch patties. Roll in flour and fry in oil until golden. Serve with Sesame Seed Sauce. |