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This recipe delivers a flavorful and customizable falafel bowl, combining crispy falafel with fresh vegetables and a tahini dressing for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Falafel
  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Bowl Assembly
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • food processor
  • deep pan or pot
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • serving bowls

Method
 

Falafel Preparation
  1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, onion, flour, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky, then form into small patties or balls.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat for frying.
Cooking and Assembly
  1. Carefully fry the falafel in batches for 3-5 minutes per side until they are golden brown and crispy.
  2. Remove the cooked falafel and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  3. To prepare the tahini dressing, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Assemble the bowls by layering quinoa or rice, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, falafel, and a drizzle of tahini dressing.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the falafel mixture. You can also customize your bowl with other vegetables like bell peppers or roasted sweet potatoes.