Falafel Platter with Hummus & Pita

Crispy chickpea falafel, hummus, salad and pita – a nut‑free vegetarian Middle‑Eastern plate delivering big calories.

Ingredients

• Falafel mix (soaked chickpeas, herbs, spices), oil for frying; hummus ingredients; pita, salad, pickles.

Instructions

1. PREP AHEAD
2. - Soak 1 c dry chickpeas overnight; drain well.
3. - Rough-chop onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro.
4. - Chill bowl for falafel mix.
5. - Set 2-inch oil to heat 350 °F.
6. - Gather hummus ingredients; warm pita.
7. COOKING STEPS
8. 1. Pulse soaked chickpeas with herbs, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and 1 tsp baking powder until coarse paste. Chill 15 min to firm.
9. 2. Scoop 2-Tbsp portions; shape balls. Fry in 350 °F oil 3 min per side until deep brown; drain on rack.
10. 3. Blitz hummus while falafel fry: chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, cold water until smooth; drizzle olive oil on top.
11. 4. Serve crisp falafel beside hummus, warm pita wedges, and salad or pickles. Eat immediately.
12. (Active time ≈ 35 min | Total ≈ 45 min + soak)

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