Ingredients

• 1 pouch Tasty Bite Chunky Chickpeas
• 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 cup or 8 oz. Button or Shitake Mushroom
• 1/3 cup diced Onion
• 1/2 tsp. Green Chili
• 3 1/2 Tbsp. Red Pepper
• 1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese
• Salt to taste
• Black Pepper crushed to taste
• 1/2 tsp. Oregano
• Handful of torn Fresh Italian Basil
• Olive Oil for frying
• Tahini (optional)

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in pan; add oregano, chopped green chili and onion to the pan.
2. Sauté till golden brown, now add mushrooms and chickpeas.
3. Allow to cool then place all in food processor. Add cheese, chopped red pepper chopped basil and seasoning. Blend all together in food processor until thick paste forms.
4. Heat oil in a frying pan.
5. Using a Tbsp. drop spoonfuls of falafel mixture in hot oil, fry until they are a golden color.
6. Serve with dollop of tahini.

Makes 8 servings. Preparation Time: 30 minutes.