Vegan Falafel with Hummus and Pickles Recipe
Craving crunchy, golden falafel that doesn’t sabotage your vegan vibe? Meet this chickpea-powered delight, smothered in creamy hummus and tangy pickles. It’s like your taste buds got a standing ovation without the drama. This recipe keeps it fresh, flavorful, and 100% plant-based — perfect for lunch, snack, or anytime you want to impress without stressing. Ready to toss chickpeas, spice things up, and roll into falafel heaven? Let’s show those pita pockets some love and make eating vegan ridiculously delicious.
Vegan Falafel with Hummus and Pickles Recipe
A crispy vegan falafel served with smooth hummus and crunchy pickles for a perfect flavor combo.
Ingredients
Method
- Drain soaked chickpeas and pulse with onion, garlic, and parsley in a food processor until coarse but not mushy.
- Add cumin, coriander, chili powder, baking powder, flour, salt, and pepper. Pulse again to combine.
- Form mixture into small balls or patties.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan or preheat oven to 200°C.
- Fry falafel until golden on all sides or bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- For hummus, blend cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt until creamy.
- Serve falafel warm with a generous scoop of hummus and crunchy pickles on the side.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
Vitamins and Minerals (approximate % DV per serving)
- Iron: 18%
- Calcium: 10%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Folate: 15%
- Magnesium: 14%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Soak chickpeas well to avoid mushy falafel.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor blast.
- Bake for a healthier version without sacrificing crispiness.
- Add a dash of smoked paprika to hummus for extra zing.
