Sunday is May the 4th. To celebrate, the chefs at Disney’s Hollywood Studios shared the recipe for Felucian Falafel and Hummus Garden Spread from Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo!
This delicious plant-based recipe features falafel, hummus, garlic toum sauce, and tomato-cucumber relish served with a pita. It’s a flavorful way to celebrate May the 4th with your vegan friends.
A few quick tips before I share the recipe:
- The dried garbanzo beans soak for 12-18 hours, so be sure to plan ahead.
- The roasted beets can be prepared 1-2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Hummus Garden Spread and Garlic Toum Sauce while the garbanzo beans are soaking and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Now it’s time to share the recipe. May the Force be with you!
Felucian Falafel and Hummus Garden Spread Recipe
From Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Serves 4
Felucian Falafel Ingredients
1 cup dried garbanzo beans
4 cups cold water
3/4 cup canned garbanzo beans
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Oil, for frying
Roasted Beet Ingredients
1 large red beet
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Hummus Garden Spread Ingredients
Reserved beet purée
1 (10 ounce) container traditional hummus
Coarse salt, to taste
Garlic Toum Sauce Ingredients
1/2 cup plant-based mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, minced
Purple food coloring, optional
Salt, to taste
Cold water, as needed
Tomato-Cucumber Relish Ingredients
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup diced tomato
Reserved deiced beets
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
4 plant-based pitas, warmed
Felucian Falafel Instructions
- Combine dried garbanzo beans and water in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 12-18 hours.
- Place soaked and canned garbanzo beans in a colander and drain until all excess liquid is removed. Transfer to a large food processor.
- Add onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro. Pulse until a coarse dough forms.
- Add baking powder, salt, black pepper, allspice, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. Pulse until combined. Add more salt, to taste.
- Use a 2-tablespoon scoop to shape falafel into 20 balls.
- With caution, heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350°F.
- Carefully fry falafel for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown, working in batches if necessary.
- Remove from oil, drain, and keep warm until ready to serve.
Roasted Beet Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Remove tops from beets. Peel and cut beet into quarters. Toss beet quarters in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Wrap in foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes, until beets are fork tender. Cool for 15 minutes.
- Dice 1/2 of the roasted beets and set aside for Tomato-Cucumber Relish.
- Place remaining roasted beets in a small food processor or blender and purée until smooth. Set aside for Hummus Garden Spread.
Hummus Garden Spread Instructions
- Combine reserved beet purée and hummus in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Garlic Toum Sauce Instructions
- Combine plant-based mayonnaise and garlic in a small bowl. Add desired amount of food coloring, if using. Season with salt, to taste.
- Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until thin sauce is easily drizzled.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tomato-Cucumber Relish Instructions
Combine cucumber, tomato, reserved diced beets, and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently fold in fresh mint.
Serving Instructions
- Evenly divide Felucian Falafel and Hummus Garden Spread between 4 plates or shallow bowls. Add a small amount of Tomato-Cucumber Relish to each plate. Add one warmed pita to each plate and drizzle falafel with desired amount of Garlic Toum Sauce.
Cook’s Note: The Felucian Falafel can be prepared in an air fryer. Spray air fryer with non-stick cooking spray and preheat to 390°F. Cook falafel for 10-15 minutes, turning after 7 minutes, until golden brown.
Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents.
Please supervise children who are helping or nearby.
This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens.
The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.
To discover even more ways to experience a galactic foodie adventure, check out the May the 4th and Season of the Force Foodie Guides!
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