Description
A vibrant and nourishing falafel bowl filled with crispy homemade falafel, creamy tahini sauce, and fresh vegetables like cucumber and tomatoes. This bowl is bursting with textures and Middle Eastern flavors, making it perfect for meal prep or a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Olive oil, for frying or drizzling
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup tahini sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F if baking, or heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat if frying.
- In a food processor, blend chickpeas, garlic, parsley, cilantro, onion, cumin, coriander, lemon juice, baking powder, and flour until a coarse paste forms.
- For baking, line a sheet with parchment and brush with olive oil. For frying, prepare a non-stick pan with oil.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or patties and place them on the baking sheet or in the skillet.
- Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway, or fry each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble bowls with sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, tahini sauce, and warm falafel. Drizzle with olive oil and extra lemon juice if desired.
- Serve immediately while falafel is warm, paired with pita or grains if desired.
Notes
- Chill the falafel mixture for better shape and crispiness.
- Use chickpea flour instead of all-purpose flour for a gluten-free option.
- Let your sauces chill before drizzling to enhance flavor contrast.
- Add pickled onions or herbs like mint for an extra layer of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: falafel bowl, vegetarian falafel, homemade falafel, tahini sauce, Middle Eastern bowl