Description
Delicious baked falafel bowls served with a creamy tahini dressing, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Canned chickpeas (Drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup Fresh parsley (Chopped)
- 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro (Chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 cups Fresh vegetables (e.g., cucumber, tomato, bell pepper) (Chopped for serving)
- 2 cups Cooked quinoa or rice (For serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour and olive oil until combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties or balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While the falafel is baking, prepare the tahini dressing by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, water, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked quinoa or rice into bowls, top with fresh vegetables, and add the baked falafel.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing before serving.
Notes
- You can add spices like paprika or cayenne pepper for extra flavor.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 15