Loaded Falafel Bowl
The Loaded Falafel Bowl is a vibrant and satisfying meal that brings together crispy falafel, fluffy grains, and fresh vegetables. Each bowl bursts with flavor, topped off with a rich tahini sauce that ties all the ingredients together beautifully. This customizable dish is perfect for any occasion, appealing to both vegetarians and meat lovers alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 cup flour (or chickpea flour for extra flavor)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or couscous
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Water to thin
Instructions
- Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse before use.
- In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, and salt. Pulse until slightly chunky.
- Mix in flour until the mixture holds together. Adjust with more flour if too wet.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan to about 350°F. Shape the mixture into small balls or patties and fry until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
- Cook quinoa or couscous according to package instructions; fluff and season with salt.
- Assemble your bowl: Start with grains at the base, add falafels, top with cucumbers and tomatoes, then drizzle with tahini sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg