Gourmet Falafel recipe
Our favorite Falafel with some fresh herbs & lemon from our kitchen garden
Prepare to embark on a sensory journey through the enchanting flavors of the Middle East with our gourmet falafel. This culinary treasure, crispy on the outside and divinely soft on the inside, promises to transport you to a world of flavors.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas
- Flour for perfect texture
- Fresh parsley, salt, sweet paprika, cumin, baking soda
- Garlic
- For the sauce: Velvety tahini, refreshing lemon juice from our kitchen garden, and a choice of aromatic herbs: mint, parsley, or coriander
Preparation
The Essence of Falafel
- Soak the chickpeas until tender, ready to reveal their full potential. Blend them with flour to form a smooth, homogeneous base.
The Perfect Blend
- Add a generous handful of fresh parsley, a dash of salt, a pinch of sweet paprika, a touch of cumin, and a hint of baking soda. This mix of spices and herbs gives the falafel its unique flavor signature.
The Aroma of Garlic
- Incorporate garlic, this steadfast ally with an intoxicating aroma, which enhances each bite with its bold character.
The Transformation
- Shape the mixture into balls and fry them in hot oil until they display an irresistible golden color.
The Sauce
- For the sauce, blend creamy tahini with lemon juice freshly picked from our kitchen garden and your choice of fresh herbs: mint, parsley, or coriander. This smooth sauce adds freshness and flavor.
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Falafel at Campo Events — When It Works Best
Falafel is one of the most versatile dishes on the Campo menu. It appears at wellness retreat lunches as a protein-rich bowl component, at sharing dinners as part of a mezze spread, and at villa events as a crowd-pleasing canapé with homemade hummus and fresh flatbread.
The key difference between a gourmet falafel and a mediocre one is the texture: the outside should be genuinely crispy — almost cracker-like — while the inside stays green, herby, and slightly dense. This comes from using dried chickpeas (never canned), soaking them correctly, and frying at the right temperature. The recipe above doesn’t shortcut any of these steps.
Serving suggestions & variations
- Classic mezze — Serve with hummus, labneh, pickled vegetables, warm pita
- Bowl format — Over a grain base with roasted vegetables, herbs, and tahini sauce
- Canapé style — Mini falafel on a spoon with a dot of yoghurt and pomegranate
- Gluten-free — Replace the flour with chickpea flour or skip entirely
Campo’s falafel is 100% plant-based and fits naturally into vegan and vegetarian menus. For retreat catering or any event where plant-based food is the focus, this dish is a reliable centrepiece. Discover Campo’s retreat catering service to see how we build full-day menus around dishes like this.
