FALAFEL PATTIES WITH YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE

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FALAFEL PATTIES WITH YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE

Yield: 4 servings (2 each)

Source: " 1,001 Delicious Recipes For People with Diabetes "

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml

Print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/845.shtml

Note: The falafel mixture can also be shaped into 1-inch balls

and cooked as the recipe directs; serve with Yogurt Cucumber

Sauce as appetizers, or in pitas for sandwiches.

INGREDIENTS

- 1 package (6 ounces) falafel mix

- 1/2 cup shredded carrots

- 1/4 cup sunflower kernels

- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions and tops

- Vegetable cooking spray

- Yogurt Cucumber Sauce (recipe follows)

DIRECTIONS

Prepare falafel mix with water according to package

directions; mix in carrots, sunflower kernels, and green

onions. Shape mixture into 8 patties about 1/2 inch thick.

Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium

heat until hot. Place patties in skillet and spray tops

with cooking spray; cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes

on each side. Serve with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce.

YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE

Yield: Makes about 1-1/3 cups

INGREDIENTS

- 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt

- 1 cup shredded, or chopped, cucumber

- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves

- Salt and white pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Mix yogurt, cucumber, and herbs. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (2 patties):

Calories: 255, Fat: 7.7 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg,

Sodium: 586 mg, Protein: 11.7 g, Carbohydrate: 28.6 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Meat, 1 Fat

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