Is Falafel Vegan?
While falafel is traditionally made with just chickpeas, flour (sometimes, as a binder), herbs, and spices, that’s not always the case at all restaurants, or when buying a store-bought mix. Some contain dairy within the mix, or are prepared in a wrap with dairy or cheese. For example, you may order a falafel pita and find that it was topped with feta. For this reason, the best way to ensure a vegan meal is to ask for no dairy in your falafel dish.
If your falafel wrap features a white creamy sauce, it could be either yogurt sauce or tahini. The yogurt, you’ll want to stay away from, since this ingredient is typically dairy-based. However, tahini sauces almost always contain only tahini, water, and sometimes garlic, despite their ultra-creamy texture and flavor.
We hope we were able to clear up your doubts about falafel and the vegan diet. Leave us any additional questions you have below!
Store Bought Vegan Falafel Mixes
