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Call a Doctor, because I Falafel

(The jokes on this site get lamer every day.)

Thanks to my friend, Near East Falafel Mix (pictured below), I’ve enjoyed quite a few yummy meals in the past few months. It’s fun to make the burgers, as you get to use your hands to form patties. Gives new meaning to the phrase “finger food.” The box claims to yield ten patties, but we (my family members) like to make lotsa mini patties (30ish?). The more the merrier!

To transform the mushy mix into hearty burgers, all you do is put them on a baking sheet and stick them in the oven to broil. A few minutes later, you’re greeted with a subtly-spicy Middle Eastern feast in your kitchen.

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Published on April 7, 2009

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  1. Ricki says

    You are TOO funny! I love reading your posts and always giggle :). I also love falafel–these sound terrific. Mmmm. . . I’m in a tofu scramble kind of mood, too. . . .

  2. Emily says

    Katie,

    I love, love, love falafel too. I tried them @ whole foods for the first time last summer, fell in love, and bought three boxes of fantastic foods falafel…I’m still working through them. What I like to do is make the whole box, freeze the raw balls, and then grab a few at a time and throw them in the oven. Much more convenient!

    And broiled spaghetti squash? What a fab idea.

    I’ll be posting my version of your tofu pudding Thursday. I know it is going to be delicious!

    With Love,

    Emily

  3. Carey says

    Hmmm… I hadn’t considered broiling them. When I’ve made falafel in the past, I’d either pan-fried them or baked them. When I baked them, they dried out too much…

  4. jen molica says

    i like the near east stuff when i’m in a hurry, but i’m a sucker for falafel stand falafel, which you can only really get in israel or NYC. the best falafel sammich i ever had was at woody’s oasis in lansing, mi. i don’t even know if the restaurant exists anymore. they deck that sammich out in everything, even pickled turnips!

    thanks for your compliments. i’m already a winner by just being me, but that contest you’re having is really awesome, you just can’t deny it.

  5. Happy Vegan Lady says

    I love falafel too! It’s especially gorgeous stuffed into a pitta bread with salad, houmus, and tahini. Yum! I’ve been to the Leeds Festival (www.leedsfestival.com) a couple of times and the vegan/vegetarian food stall is by far one of the best (\i may be a little biased here). They sell big burgers in a wholemeal bun packed with salad and pittas stuffed with falafel and mounds of houmus for a good price (considering it’s vegan AND at a festival, where prices can sometimes be through the roof). My pitta was so big I had trouble holding it haha. If you want a meat burger, you usually end up with a thin burger in an economy white bread bun (although the omnis do get awesome looking crepes and things). I was SO happy when I saw how big the queues were for the vegan/vege stall!

  6. Meghan Telpner says

    You’re adorable. I think in my last comment on here I mentioned my grandpa- he used to say that all the time.

  7. Erin says

    Awww, thanks for featuring my meal! I’m so flattered.
    I love falafel, but rarely remember this. I’ll have to try that mix sometime.
    And I could keep up with that kind of Spanish 🙂

  8. Lisa C. says

    I’ve used Near East products before – their tabboleh (or however you spell that stuff) is good too. Add lots of tomatoes and cukes!

    Boxed falafel and tabboleh is MUCH easier than scratch!

  9. Bianca- Vegan Crunk says

    Your post title reminds me of a joke my friend Cindy claims to have made up:
    Q: What did the sick chickpea say?
    A: I falafel!

    And I need to remember to post a link to your giveaway when I post tonight. Damn, I keep forgetting.

  10. Amanda says

    I should make Falafel!!! I made them from scratch last year and their were so yummy (and easy in my food processor)!!!

    Ah Katie you have inspired a whole weekend of cooking….Thank you! Cheers!

  11. Marianne says

    Oh man, falafel just lends itself to too many jokes. I think my favourite, when asked how my falafel is, would be “It’s falafelly good”. Get it? Awfully good? I know I’m a cheeseball.

    Damnit, now I want to make falafel for dinner!

  12. t says

    That scramble looks scrumptious! And I love falafel, but somehow I can’t get the nerve up to make it… maybe because its so freely available at the corner falafel shop. Well maybe soon…

  13. laci says

    falafel in a pita + lettuce, cucumber, tomato, dill-yogurt dressing = perfect Plus a pear, some fizzy drink and a jocolat bar… 🙂

  14. cleanveggiex3 says

    i have been dying to try falafel!! you make it look so delicious too 🙂

    thecleanveggie.wordpress.com

  15. Laura says

    I love the joke! But more than that I looooove the Spanglish hahah i can totally relate and i speak fluent Spanglish (unfortunately not purposely) enjoy the rest of your day girlie!

  16. Kiki says

    Yum, falafel! I tried that brand before and loved it.

    P.S. I tried your cookie dough oats this morning and will be featuring it on my blog tonight!

  17. Janelle says

    Hey Katie!!! I was gone for a while and noticed your blog hadn’t been updating on my following page so I went to your old blog and saw you moved! I’m glad to have found you again. How do you like word press? That’s great news about the falafel mix, I’m gonna look for it next time I go shopping. I love the Near East couscous mixes, I eat them all the time. Well, happy blogging!

  18. Charlotte says

    Oh, I always rather liked that joke! Not lame by my book. I haven’t tried that boxed falafel mix but I’ve eyed it. I’ll give it a shot, now I know it’s worth it…!

  19. Elyse says

    Mmm, what great meals you’ve shared! I love Near East. Their couscous is great, too! I can’t wait to try their Falafel. I adore Falafel, and I’m always looking for a quick and easy way to make it!

  20. Ali says

    Katie!! I haven’t talked to you in sooooooo long! How are you? I have missed you and all your good recipes! (: (: And I have to agree with broccolihut, i’m a sucker for puns too. (:

  21. lyssa says

    Whenever I hear the word Falafel, I think of the Friends episode where Rachel’s sister (Christina Applegate) thinks Ross is the “Falafel Guy” from out on the street, haha. I’m so random.

    I admire your lifestyle and love for food so much! Great blog!

  22. foodieonamission says

    FALAFEL! Yummo! I love falafel. I used to have it a few times a week but I haven’t had any in FOREVER. Maybe I’ll make some for lunch today. Sometimes I make it homemade, but I also really like Fantastic Food’s mix.

    I need to get on that giveaway! Only one day left, ahhh!

  23. River (Wing-it Vegan) says

    Falafel! I haven’t tried this brand, but the Fantastic Foods falafel wasn’t very good. I’ll have to give this one a try!

    Poor CCV, sorry you falafel, I hope you feel butter soon. Ha! Top THAT lameness! 🙂

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