Falafel Low Fat

1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
red pepper to taste
(6-inch) whole wheat pita, torn into large pieces
2 garlic cloves, chopped (or add tsp roasted garlic)
3 large egg whites or 1/2 c egg substitute
Cooking Spray

1. To prepare falafel, drain and wash chickpeas.
2. Preheat oven to 350º.
3. combine chickpeas and next 11 ingredients (through 2 chopped garlic cloves) in a food processor, pulse 8 to 10 times or until finely chopped. If some of the chickpeas are still whole, simply smash them with the back end of a spoon. Spoon mixture into a bowl. Add egg whites to chickpea mixture, and stir well. Let stand 15 minutes. Divide mixture into 12-16 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Place patties on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350º for 10 minutes or until favorably browned.