Trader Joe's Dill Pickle Mini Falafel Review

Introduction

In case you’re new here, I should mention that I really love chickpeas and chickpea derivative products like hummus and falafel. Neither Sonia nor I are vegan or vegetarian, but we both enjoy Mediterranean dishes, and we’ve reviewed numerous other falafel products from Trader Joe’s right here on this very blog. See Trader Joe’s Heat and Eat Falafel, Trader Joe’s Falafel Chips, and Trader Joe’s Falafel Mix. And we’ve reviewed a bunch of pickle flavored stuff too. Evidently, this pickle falafel has been around for at least two years. Not sure how it evaded my sights all this time, but we’re finally getting around to buying and trying it now. Better late than never, I always say.

Only conventional oven and microwave heating instructions are listed on the back, but a quick internet search revealed that 390° for 7 minutes in an air fryer works just fine too. The product smells faintly of dill pickle and other falafel spices like garlic and onion. They’re called mini falafels because they’re about half the size of your typical falafel ball. They’re still a bit too big to be considered bite-sized, but they’re headed in that direction.

The pickle taste is faint but there, it complements the flavor of the garbanzo bean base. Anything you’d pair with traditional falafel would work with this product — tzatziki, hummus, tabbouleh, tahini, or pita. You could serve it with rice, peas, or in a salad. Or you could do like we did and make falafel soft tacos with tzatziki, shredded cheese, and arugula in a flour tortilla. Yum!

They’re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and quite dense. They’re not too dry, not too oily, and plenty versatile. They contain canola oil, as many TJ’s products do, which we’re not thrilled about. But all things considered, they’re tasty and convenient, and we’ll each throw out a score of eight out of ten stars. Priced at $ 4.29 for the 12-oz bag, found in the frozen section, vegan. We would buy Trader Joe’s Dill Pickle Mini Falafel again. Bottom line, 8 out of 10, really darn good.

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Keywords

• Chickpeas
• Hummus
• Falafel
• Mediterranean dishes
• Trader Joe's
• Dill Pickle
• Mini Falafel
• Tzatziki
• Vegan

FAQ

Q: Are Trader Joe's Dill Pickle Mini Falafels vegan? A: Yes, Trader Joe's Dill Pickle Mini Falafels are vegan.

Q: What are the heating instructions for these falafels? A: Heating instructions recommend using a conventional oven or microwave. For an air fryer, cook at 390° for 7 minutes.

Q: What are some suggested pairings for these falafels? A: Pair them with tzatziki, hummus, tabbouleh, tahini, or pita. They also work well in soft tacos, salads, or with rice and peas.

Q: How much do Trader Joe's Dill Pickle Mini Falafels cost? A: They are priced at $ 4.29 for a 12-oz bag.

Q: Where can I find Trader Joe's Dill Pickle Mini Falafels in the store? A: You can find them in the frozen section at Trader Joe's.

Q: Are these falafels bite-sized? A: They are about half the size of a typical falafel ball, so they are not quite bite-sized but are moving in that direction.