Description
A delightful blend of crispy falafel, fresh veggies, and creamy tahini, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (or 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour, gluten-free option: almond flour)
- Oil for frying or cooking spray for baking
- Fresh veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers)
- Tahini sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- If using dried chickpeas, soak them in water overnight. Drain and rinse before use. For canned, just drain and rinse well.
- In a large food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well blended but not pureed to retain some texture.
- Transfer the mixture into a bowl and mix in the flour. Adjust consistency if needed.
- Use your hands to roll the mixture into small balls or flatten them into patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the falafel balls until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side, or bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Assemble the bowl starting with a base of grains, topped with falafel, fresh veggies, and tahini sauce. Garnish with herbs.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider topping with pickled veggies or spicy sauces. Each bowl can be customized to individual preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: falafel, vegetarian, Mediterranean, healthy bowls, chickpeas, gluten-free option