How do you eat falafel without pita?
Chef's answer
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.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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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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