Southwestern Falafel

Southwestern Falafel


1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. Place onion, green bell pepper, egg, garlic, taco seasoning, baking powder, peanut oil, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Puree until smooth.

3. Pour pinto beans into mixture and pulse until pinto beans are chopped and integrated, but not smooth.

4. Transfer bean mixture to a large bowl; stir hot sauce into mixture.

5. Stir enough bread crumbs into mixture to form a dough that holds together, but isn't sticky.

6. Form dough into quarter-sized balls.

7. Deep-fry in hot oil until falafel are deep brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.

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