Falafel Plate
Crispy, golden falafel served with fresh vegetables, hummus, and tahini sauce for a satisfying vegetarian meal. Perfect as an appetizer or light lunch with warm pita bread.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Add drained chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, and garlic to a food processor.
Step 2
Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs—do not puree. Transfer to a bowl.
Step 3
Stir in flour, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until combined.
Step 4
Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes to firm up.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt.
Step 6
Slowly add water while whisking until the sauce reaches a pourable consistency. Set aside.
Step 7
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
Step 8
Scoop the mixture into 1.5-inch balls and carefully lower into hot oil in batches.
Step 9
Fry for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Step 10
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
Step 11
Arrange hummus on a serving plate and top with warm falafel.
Step 12
Arrange cucumber slices, diced tomato, red onion, and fresh mint around the falafel.
Step 13
Drizzle tahini sauce over the falafel and vegetables.
Step 14
Serve with warm pita bread on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- food processor
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- heavy-bottomed pot
- deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- serving plate
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