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Sausage Falafel Balls





Yields
Makes 8 appetizer, 4 main-dish servings

Notes: Serve with plain yogurt or tahini (sesame seed sauce) mixed with lemon juice to taste; thin with broth or water to dipping consistency. For an appetizer, dip balls in yogurt or tahini sauce; for a main dish, spoon the sauce over the hot meat.

 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  About 3/4 cup dried falafel mix
  Salt
Step 1
1

In a bowl, combine sausage, 1/2 cup falafel mix, and 1/2 cup water; mix well. Put remaining 1/4 cup falafel mix in a small bowl. Scoop meat (mixture is soft) into 1-tablespoon portions and drop into falafel mix; roll to coat. Place balls slightly apart on an oiled 10- by 15-inch pan.

Step 2
2

Bake in a 500° oven for 5 minutes; turn balls (or shake pan) and continue to bake until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center (cut to test), about 5 minutes longer. Add salt to taste.

Step 3
3

Nutritional analysis per appetizer serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 212Calories from Fat 68
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 497mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 8.3g3%

Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Protein 8.5g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.