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Falafel Bowl Recipe With Tahini Dressing

Delicious Falafel Bowl Recipe With Tahini Dressing You’ll Love

Try this Falafel Bowl Recipe With Tahini Dressing, a quick and customizable dish packed with vibrant flavors!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Falafel
  • 1 cup Dried Chickpeas Soak overnight
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 small Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Toast for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander Toast for flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1/4 cup Chickpea Flour All-purpose can be used for non-gluten-free
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Grains Quinoa, Brown Rice, or Couscous
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens Spinach, Arugula, or Lettuce
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Diced Cucumbers
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrot
  • 1 cup Hummus Tzatziki is an alternative
  • 1 cup Pickled Red Cabbage
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced
For the Tahini Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Tahini Almond butter can be a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Lime juice works too
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Use high-quality extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Agave nectar is a great vegan choice

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Food Processor
  • Skillet
  • small bowl

Method
 

Falafel Preparation
  1. Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight for at least 8 hours, then drain and rinse.
  2. Blend the soaked chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, garlic, small onion, cumin, coriander, baking powder, cayenne, salt in a food processor until coarse.
  3. Refrigerate the falafel mixture for 30 minutes to firm it up.
  4. Cook the chosen grains according to package instructions.
  5. Shape the falafel mixture into balls or patties about 1-2 inches in diameter.
  6. Fry the falafels in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Prepare the tahini dressing by whisking tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and maple syrup, adjusting consistency with water.
  8. Assemble the bowls with cooked grains, mixed greens, falafels, toppings, hummus, and tahini dressing.
  9. Garnish with herbs, avocado slices, and pickled cabbage, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with different grains and toppings as desired.

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