Falafel with Hummus

Falafel makes a great appetizer when
paired with hummus for dipping.
For a quick meal, serve atop a salad
or inside pita bread with lettuce,
tomatoes, and a drizzle of tahini.

Ingredients:
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons all purpose flour plus more for dredging
2 1/2 teaspoons salt-free garlic pepper spice blend
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons (packed) chopped fresh Italian parsley
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Purchased hummus
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Directions:
Puree canned garbanzo beans, chopped onion,
3 tablespoons all purpose flour, garlic pepper spice blend,
ground cumin, baking powder, and salt in processor until coarse puree forms. Add chopped Italian parsley; process just to blend. Generously sprinkle plate with all purpose flour. Roll level tablespoonfuls garbanzo bean mixture into balls; transfer balls to plate.
Roll falafel in flour to coat generously; flatten balls slightly.
Pour enough vegetable oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1/2 inch. Heat oil to 375°F. Working in 2 batches, fry falafel patties until deep brown, turning once, about 3 minutes. Transfer falafel patties to paper towels to drain. Serve falafel with hummus.