Lemony Asparagus

Ingredients
(from recipezaar)
(serves 2)

1 lb asparagus, tough ends trimmed
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss asparagus, lemon slices, oil, oregano, salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, shaking the pan occasionally to toss, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, 13 to 15 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Baked Falafel

Ingredients
(serves 2 as snack, 4 in pita sandwiches)

1½ c chick peas cooked
½ large onion or 1 medium onion (preferably red)
4-6 cloves garlic
2 t cumin
2 large pieces of bread
1 T red pepper flakes
2 T fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
several T chickpea flour
¼ t baking soda (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Blend everything but the parsley and flour in food processor or blender. Stir in parsley. Form into ping pong sized balls or patties and coat with flour.
Bake on greased baking sheet at 450F for 10 minutes, turn, and bake another 10 minutes.
Makes 6 – 8 falafels patties...no idea how many balls :)