Name: Middle Eastern Vegan Falafel Platter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: Chickpeas: 2 cups dried (soaked overnight) or 3 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed; Onion: 1 large, roughly chopped; Garlic Cloves: 4, minced; Fresh Parsley: 1 cup, tightly packed; Fresh Cilantro: 1 cup, tightly packed; Ground Cumin: 2 teaspoons; Ground Coriander: 2 teaspoons; Ground Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon; Salt: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste); Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon; All-Purpose Flour or Chickpea Flour: 2 tablespoons (for binding); Vegetable Oil: For frying or brushing if baking; Tahini: 1/2 cup; Lemon Juice: 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed); Garlic Cloves: 2, minced; Water: 1/4 cup (adjust for desired consistency); Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste); Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar: 1 teaspoon (optional for sweetness); Pita Bread or Flatbread: 6-8 pieces, warmed; Fresh Vegetables: Such as sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and thinly sliced red onions; Pickled Vegetables: Like pickled cucumbers or turnips; Hummus: Optional, for additional dipping; Fresh Herbs: Such as parsley or cilantro, for garnish; Lemon Wedges: For serving

Description

Enjoy a Middle Eastern Vegan Falafel Platter with crispy and flavorful homemade falafel served with warm pita bread, fresh vegetables, pickled veggies, and a creamy tahini sauce.

Ingredients

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For the Falafel

Chickpeas: 2 cups dried (soaked overnight) or 3 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
Onion: 1 large, roughly chopped
Garlic Cloves: 4, minced
Fresh Parsley: 1 cup, tightly packed
Fresh Cilantro: 1 cup, tightly packed
Ground Cumin: 2 teaspoons
Ground Coriander: 2 teaspoons
Ground Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon
Salt: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
All-Purpose Flour or Chickpea Flour: 2 tablespoons (for binding)
Vegetable Oil: For frying or brushing if baking

For the Tahini Sauce

- Tahini: 1/2 cup
- Lemon Juice: 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Garlic Cloves: 2, minced
- Water: 1/4 cup (adjust for desired consistency)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar: 1 teaspoon (optional for sweetness)

For the Platter

- Pita Bread or Flatbread: 6-8 pieces, warmed
- Fresh Vegetables: Such as sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and thinly sliced red onions
- Pickled Vegetables: Like pickled cucumbers or turnips
- Hummus: Optional, for additional dipping
- Fresh Herbs: Such as parsley or cilantro, for garnish
- Lemon Wedges: For serving

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Instructions

Prepare the Falafel Mixture: In a food processor, blend chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, spices, salt, and baking powder until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add flour for binding. Shape into balls and fry or bake until crispy.
Make the Tahini Sauce: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, salt, and sweetener until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
Assemble the Platter: Serve the falafel with warmed pita bread, fresh and pickled vegetables, hummus, and drizzle with tahini sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

Notes

If baking falafel, preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
You can customize the platter with your favorite veggies and add-ons.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 platter
Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 10 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg