Falafel is one of the great dishes of the Eastern Mediterranean, found in almost every culture in one form or another. These humble chickpea patties, balls or fritters pack a nutritional punch and a lot of flavor. In Greece, we call chickpea fritters or patties revithokeftedes and they are typically a specialty of specific Greek islands, especially in the southeastern Aegean. On Rhodes, for example, they are something of a national dish. We often serve them with a side of G reek yogurt, which I have added here, too, but mixed into hummus. The chickpea is also amazingly versatile and in this perfect example of the delicious Mediterranean diet, I’ve taken some poetic license and have added shredded beets. The end result is not only delicious, it’s gorgeous.