Falafel Lunch Recipe
Falafel, rice, hummus with pita, green salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, olives, Mediterranean or ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
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Falafel
Rice
Hummus
Green Salad
Pita
Method
Falafel
- 1
Prepare the Falafel Mixture
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, pepper, and flour. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely blended but not pureed.
- 2
Shape the Falafel
Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties, about the size of a golf ball.
- 3
Fry the Falafel
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Rice
- 4
Cook the Rice
In a saucepan, combine basmati rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Hummus
- 5
Green Salad
- 6
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives. Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently. Add Mediterranean or ranch dressing to taste.
Pita
- 7
Warm the Pita
If desired, warm the pita bread in a toaster or on a skillet for a minute until soft.
