Falafel is one of England’s most popular snack foods, mostly sold in supermarkets, and served with hummus. But in the Middle East, falafel is nearly always homemade and served with fresh homemade hummus (served warm, not like the icy, greasy plastic-packed versions here). So let’s travel over the border to enjoy a naturally high-protein snack that’s cheap to make, and good for you too!
Keep these recipes away from pets, due to unsafe ingredients (salt, onion, garlic, mushrooms). Read more on keeping people & pets safe in the kitchen.
Falafel Sandwich (Hey Nutrition Lady) is worlds away from the greasy items offered in supermarkets. This packs hot falafel next to cool cucumber and pickled onions, in a homemade tahini sauce.
Magical Green Falafel (Full of Plants) are super-easy to make, with just 6 ingredients and a few spices. Serve with pita bread, salads and hummus. Also try Thomas’ Falafel Pasta Salad which combines two favourite foods.
a book of homemade falafel recipes
Falafel is the ultimate guide to the popular Middle Eastern fast food, by Croatian chef Dunja Gulin. Using vegetables, nuts, seeds, lentils and grains, find recipes for fennel lemon scented falafel, juicy brown rice faux-lafel, crunchy sesame falafel or falafel croquettes. You’ll also learn how to make a tasty Mediterranean seed falafel, served with homemade tahini sauce, alongside tangy quick pickles, crispy herb salads and easy flatbreads.
how to make your own hummus
Maple Roasted Carrot Hummus (So Vegan) is far nicer than store-bought. Beautifully simple to make, the carrots are roasted in maple syrup and spices, before blending into hummus.
where to buy ready-mix falafel & hummus mixes
If you do go down this route, then you can recycle plastic packaging at supermarket bag bins, if your council does not collect kerbside. Amisa Organic Falafel Mix is gluten-free. Serve with mixed salad leaves, olives, cherry tomatoes, sliced onion and hummus for a nice summer lunch.
Just Whole Foods Organic Falafel Mix is delicately spiced with cumin and coriander. Serve in pitta pockets with crisp salad and a drizzle of tahini, or serve on couscous with spicy vegetable stew.
