Green Reset Falafel
Crispy falafel verde with Israeli salatim and anchovy labneh
January food doesn’t need to be so depressing.
This is my kind of reset dish. Bright. Crunchy. Herb-forward. Satisfying without being heavy. It eats clean but still delivers real flavor and texture.
This plate works as a casual lunch, an easy supper, or something you spread across the table with warm pita, pilaf, feta, and olives. I love each component on its own. Together, they hit the sweet spot.
Simple moves. Fresh energy. Happy 2026.
Yield
Appetizer for 4–6
Time
Active: 45 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Falafel Quinoa Dough
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chickpeas, well drained
1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
1 cup fava beans, blanched, shocked, and peeled
2 cups picked herbs (parsley, cilantro, oregano)
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons scallions, sliced
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon sumac
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
