Falafel party tray with lemon tahini trio

This Falafel Party Tray with Lemon Tahini Trio is a colorful, crowd-pleasing platter that’s perfect for sharing — crispy falafel, fresh veggies, warm pita, and three bold tahini dips. The creamy lemon tahini sauce gets a flavorful twist with spicy and herb-packed variations, offering something for every palate. Paired with sumac onions, crunchy vegetables, and golden falafel straight from the oven, this tray is the ultimate Middle Eastern-inspired appetizer or light meal. Easy to assemble, even easier to devour.

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

For the Falafel & Kibbeh

• 30 small Falafel pieces

For the Veggies & Garnishes

• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 tsp sumac

• 1 orange bell pepper, sliced

• 4 radishes, quartered

• 1 cucumber, sliced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

• Warm pita bread, for serving

For the Lemon Tahini Trio

• 1 cup Lemon Tahini Sauce

• 2 tbsp hot sauce (for the spicy version)

• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley and mint (for the herb version)
  

Directions:

• Prepare the Falafel & Kibbeh

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Arrange the falafel on a baking sheet.

• Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  

• Prep the Veggies

• Toss the sliced red onion with sumac and set aside.

• Arrange the orange bell pepper, quartered radishes, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and lemon wedges on a large serving platter.
  

• Make the Lemon Tahini Trio

• Classic: Pour ⅓ cup of Beituti Lemon Tahini Sauce into a small bowl.

• Spicy: In another bowl, mix ⅓ cup of tahini sauce with 2 tbsp hot sauce.

• Herb: In a third bowl, combine ⅓ cup of tahini sauce with chopped parsley and mint.

• Assemble the Party Tray

• Add the warm falafel and kibbeh to the platter.

• Place the tahini dips in small bowls around the tray.

• Serve with warm pita and enjoy mixing and matching bites!