BEIJOS EATS | MARCH 18, 2024
all you need is 5 minutes.
Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to assemble an appetizer quickly? Perhaps you’re hanging out with friends, and suddenly, plans change to include appetizers. Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered! All you need is five minutes, a little dress-up, and a little help from a frozen appetizer. Today, I’m excited to show you an effortless, fast, and easy way to prepare appetizers using falafels and hummus. Not only are they easy to make, but they’re also healthy and delicious. Thanks to Trader Joe’s, you can prepare a fast appetizer in minutes. Don’t let the fact that it’s frozen discourage you from trying this out. You can make it look great by serving the appetizers in ice cream cones. Place some hummus inside the cone, garnish with fresh herbs, and voila! You have an easy appetizer that is done in a matter of minutes. And the best part? You can use this method to serve other appetizers like meatballs with a marinara sauce, chicken satay with a peanut sauce, or even crudites with an herb yogurt sauce. The possibilities are endless!
*photography by Dayna Studios
WHAT ARE FALAFELS MADE WITH?
Falafels are deep-fried balls traditionally found in Middle Eastern cuisine. They are mostly made from chickpeas, fava beans or a combination of the two. Most recipes contain a range of herbs, spices and other ingredients, such as onion, parsley, coriander, garlic purée, cumin, black pepper, flour and vegetable oil.
CAN I USE THIS IDEA FOR OTHER APPETIZERS?
YES!! You can use this cone idea for many other appetizer options. You can use this method to serve other appetizers like meatballs with a marinara sauce, chicken satay with a peanut sauce, or even crudites with an herb yogurt sauce. The possibilities are endless!
A Falafel + Hummus Cone Appetizer
Ingredients
- 1 package Frozen Falafeels
- 1 Hummus (your choice of flavor)
- 1 package Ice cream cones
- Fresh herbs for garnish and styling
- 1 Ice cream cone holder
Instructions
- Prepare your fafeeles as the back of the box suggests. Set aside
- When ready to serve, place your choice of hummus inside the cone. Then place a a fafeel on top of the cone.
- Dollop some more hummus on top of the fafeel. Garnish with fresh herbs. Place the cones into a cone holder. Adding fresh herbs and flowers around the cones create a pretty situation that everyone will love.
