Awesome recipe Southwest falafel's

[Elizabeth_ann84]

Inspired by the traditional Middle Eastern sandwich of chick pea patties in pita bread, this southwestern-accented version features cumin-flavored pinto bean patties and a spread that is much like guacamole

Patties
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup shredded Monterrey jack cheese (I use soy)
1/4 cup finely crushed baked tortilla chips
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 large egg white (I use egg substitute)
1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil

Spread
1/4 cup mashed peeled avocado
2 tablespoons finely chopped plum tomato
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons tofurti sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 (6 inch) pita's, each cut in half crosswise

To prepare patties, place pinto beans in a medium bowl; partially mash with a fork.  Add cheese and next 5 ingredients (through egg white) stir until well combined.  Form into 4 (1/2 inch thick) oval patties.

Heat canola oil in a lg nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Add patties; cook 3 min on each side or until patties are browned and thoroughly heated.

To prepare spread, while patties cook, combine avocado, tomato, red onion, sour cream, lime juice, and salt.  Place one patty in each pita half.  Spread about 2 tablespoons of spread over patty in each pita half

[Alybaby]

I made these tonight, and they were amazing! Thanks for the recipe =)

[aXg]

These sound really good. thanks!