Easy Falafels

• 1 (15-19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients, except the oil. Mix on medium-high speed until the mixture is well blended.

Shape the mixture into 1-1/2-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Flatten the balls to about 1/2-inch thickness with the bottom of a heavy drinking glass. Brush the falafels with the oil and bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown on both sides, turning halfway through the baking.

• Yields: 20 pieces
• Preparation Time: 30 minutes