Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCAVACrispy Falafel Recipe

Crispy Falafel Recipe

Inspired by CAVA
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Falafel, hummus, roasted eggplant, pickles, cabbage slaw, tomato + onion, garlic dressing, skhug.

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Ingredients

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Falafel

Roasted Eggplant

Cabbage Slaw

Garlic Dressing

Pickles and Toppings

Method

Falafel Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak Chickpeas

    Soak dried chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse before use.

  2. 2

    Make Falafel Mixture

    In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixture is coarse but holds together.

  3. 3

    Fry Falafel

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Shape falafel mixture into balls or patties and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Hummus Preparation

  1. 4

    Blend Hummus Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine canned chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Roasted Eggplant Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Eggplant

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice eggplant, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.

Cabbage Slaw Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Slaw

    Shred cabbage and carrot. Mix with apple cider vinegar and salt. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Garlic Dressing Preparation

  1. 7

    Mix Dressing Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.

Skhug Preparation

  1. 8

    Blend Skhug Ingredients

    In a food processor, blend cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth.

Assemble Dish

  1. 9

    Serve

    Serve falafel with hummus, roasted eggplant, cabbage slaw, pickles, diced tomato, onion, garlic dressing, and skhug.

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