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Printed August 31, 2026
Printed August 31, 2026
Dorm Room Feast
Hummus Falafel-ish Mug
Middle Eastern flavors without the deep fryer: chickpeas, herbs, and spices come together in a deconstructed falafel experience. Purists might balk; your taste buds won't care.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lemon juice and fresh parsley for garnish
Preparation
You can't truly fry falafel in a dorm room, but you can capture the essential flavors in a warm, satisfying mug meal. This recipe takes the classic ingredients and reimagines them as a textured, spiced chickpea bowl that scratches the same itch.
Preparation
- In your mug, roughly mash half of the chickpeas with a fork, leaving the rest whole for texture.
- Add the hummus, breadcrumbs, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and olive oil. Mix until everything is combined but still chunky.
- Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds, stirring halfway through.
- The mixture should be hot, slightly crispy on the edges where it touches the mug, and fragrant with spices.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and garnish with parsley if available.
- Eat with pita pieces, cucumber slices, or just a fork.
Texture note: The breadcrumbs help bind everything and create little crispy bits that mimic the crust of fried falafel. Don't skip them.
