Are falafels Greek?
Chef's answer
Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern "fast food" made of a mixture of chickpeas (or fava beans), fresh herbs, and spices that are formed into a small patties or balls. It's thought that falafel originated in Egypt as Coptic Christians looked for a hearty replacement for meat during long seasons of fasting or lent.
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Falafel is almost always vegan. But they're often served in a wrap and the sauces added may not be vegan as they are sometimes yogurt based. But the falafels themselves are vegan.
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We've found five of these quirky dishes, with all of the falafel and none of the pita.Falafel pie. So, falafel pie is a thing. ( ... Falafel burger or sliders. Turn burger night on its head with this falafel burger. ( ... Falafel waffle. A Belgian-style falafel waffle with merguez, yogurt, pickled onion and parsley.
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The most common way to eat falafel is in a pita with garnishes of tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickled onions. Finally, the sandwich is topped with hummus, tahini, and/or spicy sauces.
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Falafel is high in many micronutrients and a good source of fiber and protein. As such, it may help curb your appetite, support healthy blood sugar, and lower your risk of chronic disease. Yet, it's typically deep-fried in oil, which raises its fat and calorie content.
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Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern "fast food" made of a mixture of chickpeas (or fava beans), fresh herbs, and spices that are formed into a small patties or balls. It's thought that falafel originated in Egypt as Coptic Christians looked for a hearty replacement for meat during long seasons of fasting or lent.
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Served deliberately cold, perhaps from a supermarket supermarket chiller cabinet, falafel become gritty truffles of tedium, as tasteless as packing foam. As the food writer Daniel Young once put it: "It must be eaten hot and fresh.
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Middle Eastern vendors often serve falafel with hummus and tahini sauce, which is known as a "falafel plate". In Israel, the falafel is often named as the country's national dish and the sauce of choice is Tahini (it's a mixture of tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, and water).
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