Middle Eastern Vegan Falafel Platter: Crispy & Tasty
If you’re craving a dish that captures the vibrant essence of the Mediterranean, look no further than this Middle Eastern Vegan Falafel Platter: Crispy & Tasty. This colorful and delicious platter is an exciting blend of crispy falafel, fresh veggies, and delectable dips like hummus and baba ganoush. Perfect for quick weeknight meals or festive gatherings, this recipe encourages sharing and brings everyone together around the table. Whip it up in just 20 minutes, making it a fantastic choice for family-friendly dining that doesn’t compromise on flavor or nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 recipe hummus
- 1 recipe baba ganoush
- 1 recipe tahini dressing
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 6 radishes
- 0.25 to 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup pickled red onions
- 0.25 to 0.5 cup pickled vegetables (turnips, pepperoncini)
- 1 12 ounce package pita bread cut into wedges & warmed
Instructions
- Prepare your dips: Make hummus, baba ganoush, and tahini dressing according to individual recipes.
- Cook the falafel: Shape your falafel mixture into balls or patties and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Arrange the platter: On a large serving board, place falafel alongside dips, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, radishes, olives, and pickled vegetables.
- Serve with warm pita: Briefly warm pita bread wedges and serve on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 platter (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg