Indulge in this Star-Wars Inspired Eat from Hollywood Studios
Yum! Get ready to celebrate May the 4th in a tasty way! The chefs at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have released the recipe for a beloved fan-fave treat, and we are ready to indulge.
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Available at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, this vibrant, plant-based dish brings together crispy falafel, creamy hummus, zesty garlic toum sauce, and a refreshing tomato-cucumber relish, all served with warm pita.
This is the perfect addition to your Star Wars Day table.
Felucian Falafel and Hummus Garden Spread Recipe
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.
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