falafel
noun
fa·la·fel
fə-ˈlä-fəl 
variants
or less commonly felafel
plural falafel also felafel
: a spicy mixture of ground vegetables (such as chickpeas or fava beans) formed into balls or patties and then fried
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Lunch: salad with greens, basmati rice, avocado, falafel, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and hummus.
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Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Located mid-mountain within Silver Lake Lodge, this watering hole’s vintage ski vibe pairs with vegetarian-friendly fare, including falafel wraps and a noodle salad.
—AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
The array of eats ranges from grab-and-go items for the ravenous after-school crowd, to couscous salad, beef wraps and falafel for lunchtime visitors, or Swedish or Turkish-style coffee and fresh-baked baklava for those seeking an afternoon pick-me-up.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
The most popular menu items here include the chicken shawarma sandwich, hummus, falafel, basmati rice, lamb kebab platter, garlic labneh and spicy potato dishes.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
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Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Located mid-mountain within Silver Lake Lodge, this watering hole’s vintage ski vibe pairs with vegetarian-friendly fare, including falafel wraps and a noodle salad.
—AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
The array of eats ranges from grab-and-go items for the ravenous after-school crowd, to couscous salad, beef wraps and falafel for lunchtime visitors, or Swedish or Turkish-style coffee and fresh-baked baklava for those seeking an afternoon pick-me-up.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
The most popular menu items here include the chicken shawarma sandwich, hummus, falafel, basmati rice, lamb kebab platter, garlic labneh and spicy potato dishes.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Falafel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falafel. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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