Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsaFrite RestaurantFalafel Benedict Recipe

Falafel Benedict Recipe

Inspired by aFrite Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

chickpea falafel, roasted cauliflower, taratore, spiced vegetable ghee, sofrito, hash browns, romaine salad

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Ingredients

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Falafel

Roasted Cauliflower

Tarator Sauce

Spiced Vegetable Ghee

Sofrito

Hash Browns

Method

Falafel Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Falafel Mixture

    Soak the chickpeas overnight. Drain and combine with onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth.

  2. 2

    Shape and Fry

    Form the mixture into small balls. Heat oil in a pan and fry the falafel until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Roasted Cauliflower

  1. 3

    Roast the Cauliflower

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut cauliflower into florets, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes or until golden.

Make Tarator Sauce

  1. 4

    Blend Sauce Ingredients

    Combine tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, and salt in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Spiced Vegetable Ghee

  1. 5

    Prepare Ghee

    Melt ghee in a pan over low heat. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric, and red chili powder. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Prepare Sofrito

  1. 6

    Cook Sofrito

    Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté bell pepper, onion, and garlic until soft. Add diced tomato and cook for another 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Hash Browns

  1. 7

    Prepare Hash Browns

    Grate potatoes and squeeze out excess moisture. Heat oil in a skillet, add potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until crispy and golden brown.

Romaine Salad

  1. 8

    Assemble the Salad

    Chop romaine lettuce and toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

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