Falafel Plate Recipe
Homemade falafel served with hummus, tabbouleh, and pita bread.
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Ingredients
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Falafel
Hummus
Tabbouleh
Pita Bread
Method
Falafel
- 1
Prepare Chickpeas
Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse them before use.
- 2
- 3
Form Falafel Balls
Use your hands to shape the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 4
Hummus
- 5
Prepare Hummus
In a food processor, combine the canned chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
Tabbouleh
- 6
Prepare Tabbouleh
In a large bowl, combine the chopped parsley, mint, diced tomato, diced cucumber, and bulgar wheat. Add lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Mix well and let it sit for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve
- 7
Assemble the Plate
Serve the falafel with a generous portion of hummus, tabbouleh, and warm pita bread on the side.
