A vibrant platter with crispy gluten-free falafel, fresh veggies, flavorful dips, and festive accents for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Falafel
01 - 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - ½ medium red onion, roughly chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic
04 - 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
05 - ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
08 - ½ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
09 - ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
12 - 3 tablespoons gluten-free chickpea flour
13 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Dips
14 - 1 cup classic hummus
15 - 1 cup roasted red pepper hummus
16 - 1 cup tzatziki (substitute dairy-free coconut yogurt for vegan option)
17 - ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
→ Vegetables & Accompaniments
18 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
19 - 1 cup cucumber slices
20 - 1 cup rainbow carrots, sliced
21 - 1 cup radishes, sliced
22 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
23 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
24 - ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
25 - ½ cup pickled turnips or red onions
26 - ½ cup fresh mint and parsley leaves, for garnish
27 - 6–8 gluten-free pita breads or flatbreads, cut into wedges
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, red onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper until a coarse and sticky mixture forms. Add chickpea flour and pulse until fully incorporated.
02 - Transfer the mixture to a bowl. With damp hands, shape 18 to 20 small balls approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.
03 - Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry falafel in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
04 - Place the variety of hummus and tzatziki dips in small bowls and arrange them on a large serving board.
05 - Surround the dips with falafel, fresh vegetables, olives, pickles, pomegranate seeds, and gluten-free pita wedges.
06 - Garnish with fresh mint and parsley leaves, drizzle olive oil over the hummus, and serve immediately.
