The BEST Falafel Side Dishes (Simple And Easy)

Enjoy a delicious, vegan, gluten-free meal with these easy falafel side dishes! From vegan mezze platter to falafel gyro, get ready to enjoy some delicious, homemade falafels meals that have fewer than 400 calories per serving.

I’m not sure why, but I’m the only person in my family who adores falafel.  This means I don’t eat them as often as I like, and when I do eat them, I need to find some very quick and easy sides to throw together with them. 

After some trial and error with various side dishes, I’ve come up with some  fantastic side dishes that go beautifully with falafel. 

If you would like to try making your own falafel from scratch, I’ve got the perfect recipe for you. Here is my Middle East Falafel Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free), which is my go-to falafel recipe as it’s so quick, easy, and delicious.

And if you’re looking for a few complete meal dishes that contain falafel and are less than 400 calories per serving, check out my Falafel Gyro Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free), Falafel Over Rice Recipe (Vegan Buddha Bowl) and my Falafel Platter Recipe (Vegan Mezze Plate).

Here are some of my favorite side dish recipes for serving with your falafel.  The great thing about these recipes is that all of the following recipes are gluten-free and vegan.

The Best Falafel Side Dishes

3 Ingredient Gluten Free Flatbread (No Yeast, Vegan)

3 Ingredient Gluten Free Flatbread

These delcious 3-ingredient gluten-free vegan flatbreads are ready in just 5 minutes, contain just 99 calories per serving, and are made entirely from simple, cheap ingredients.

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Gyro Pita Bread Recipe (Pocketless Pita)

Gyro Pita Bread Recipe

These tasty 3-ingredient gluten-free vegan pocketless pita breads are ready in just 5 minutes, contain just 99 calories per serving, and are made entirely from simple, cheap ingredients. They are perfect for making gyros or to be used as a thick wrap.

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2 Minute Falafel Hot Sauce Recipe

2 Minute Falafel Hot Sauce Recipe

Try this delicious falafel hot sauce recipe that's free from table salt, refined sugar, thickeners, and other additives. This wholesome plant-based recipe is gluten free and has only 15.9 calories and 24% vitamin C per serving.

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Creamy Vegan Italian Dressing Recipe (Oil Free)

Creamy Vegan Italian Dressing

Stir up a delicious, creamy vegan Italian dressing that only takes 2 minutes to prepare and contains only 24.8 calories per serving.

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Russian Pickled Tomatoes Recipe (EASY)

Russian Pickled Tomatoes Recipe (EASY)

Make the most mouth-watering pickled tomatoes in just two minutes with this easy and simple recipe. Perfect as a side dish or condiment, it contains only 40.8 calories per serving and goes great with Mediterranean Yellow Rice or Falafel Over Rice.

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No Oil No Tahini Hummus Recipe (48 Calories Per Serving)

No Oil No Tahini Hummus Recipe (48 Calories Per Serving)

Looking for a delicious yet lighter hummus recipe? Try this no-oil, no-tahini hummus recipe that's only 48 calories per serving. Whip it up very quickly with pantry staples!

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Easy Mediterranean Yellow Rice (Vegan)

Easy Mediterranean Yellow Rice

Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make Mediterranean Yellow Rice recipe. Using simple pantry staples and natural coloring agents, this flavorful side dish is the perfect accompaniment to falafel gyros and homemade hummus.

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Creamy Vegan Poppy Seed Dressing

Creamy Vegan Poppy Seed Dressing

This delicious creamy vegan poppy seed dressing contains just 20 calories, takes 2 minutes to make and contains only 5 ingredients.

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Easy Vegan Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Easy Vegan Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

This vegan tzatziki sauce can be put together in less than 3 minutes and contains only 24 calories per serving. This delicious sauce has a sweet, cooling, and mild taste, and a creamy texture making it incredibly versatile. It can be used as a dip, sauce, or salad dressing.

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Easy Baked Portobello Mushroom Bacon (Gluten Free, Vegan)

Baked Mushroom Bacon

This delicious, crispy baked vegan mushroom bacon is extremely easy to make in the oven, air fryer or pan. Each serving contains only 57 calories and 5 grams of protein.

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Creamy Edamame Guacamole (No Avocado, Vegan)

Creamy Edamame Guacamole

This edamame guacamole contains 12g of protein per serving. Whip this recipe up in just 3 minutes in your blender and enjoy creamy deliciousness without a single avocado needed.

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Vegan Ranch Dip Recipe (No Mayo No Cashews)

Vegan Ranch Dip Recipe

This cooling vegan ranch dip will balance out any meal, provides the perfect dip for your favorite snacks and also happens to only contain 35 calories per serving.

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Vegan Zucchini Fritters (Air Fryer, Pan, Oven)

Vegan Zucchini Fritters

These delicious zucchini fritters are often thought of as a vegetable side dish. But they actually contain more protein per calorie than chickpeas.

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Spicy Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings (Gluten Free)

Spicy Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings (Gluten Free)

Not only are these vegan cauliflower buffalo wings delicious as a snack or a side dish, but they also contain a massive 7g of protein per serving.

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Oil-free Sweet Potato Fries (Vegan, Oven & Air Fryer)

Oil-free Sweet Potato Fries (Vegan, Oven & Air Fryer)

How to cook baked sweet potato fries perfectly each time. Here is the secret for getting crispy, caramelized fries with a deliciously sweet center in the oven or air fryer.

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Crispy Homemade Baked French Fries (Oven & Air Fryer)

Crispy Homemade Baked French Fries (Oven & Air Fryer)

How to cook baked white potato fries perfectly each time. Here is the secret for getting delicious crispy fries with a deliciously fluffy center in the oven or air fryer.

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🥘 More Tasty Vegan Protein Recipes

If you’re looking for some easy, vegan protein recipes, check out some of my other recipes:

• Easy Vegan Gluten Free Black Bean Meatballs (3 Ways)
• 10 Minute Plant Based Black Bean Burger (Gluten Free)
• Easy Vegan Meatloaf With Mushrooms And Oats

You can see all of my easy vegan protein recipes here.

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