Today, lunch was healthy kids - really healthy. I had a falafel.
What is that you say "Is a falafel - related to a waffle?" - no.
Falafel is originating from Egypt - originally made with fava beans. As the recipe migrated northward - chickpeas were substituted. Read more on (wait, what is it? - you got it - my favorite you know... Wikipedia) by clicking here.
It's really good stuff. Many a night clubbing ended with a falafel at 4 am on the corner of St Laurent & Pine Avenue during my college years.
Anyhoo...I digress.
Falafel makes a great lunch base - because given it's vegetarian, chances for it spoiling unrefridgerated in hot weather are WAY lower than say...egg salad, or ham & cheese, to name a few.
It makes a nice salad topping, or you can just roll a few up with some hummus, salad, et voila - healthy lunch that packs a punch!
A lot of people steer clear of unfamiliar sounding foods - but if you've ever been interested in Middle Eastern street food, this is a good - not too messy place to start.
For the purists - a recipe is in order... I like this one I found on About.com - click here. If garlic turns you off - you can omit it and have no serious consequences, really.
But for the lazy days - Costco has a GREAT falafel, sold in packages of two that really hits the spot.
Falafel can also be a great appetizer for a cocktail party - just serve the falafel up with some dipping sauce & toothpicks and your guests will find you oh so cosmopolitain & food savvy.
Until next time!
Food n Kisses everyone
xo
M
