Loaded Falafel Bowl
500kcal
Ingredients
For the Falafel
- 1 can Chickpeas canned for convenience
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic fresh
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour (or chickpea flour) for binding
- Oil for frying neutral oil like vegetable or canola
For the Bowl
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
- 2 cups Mixed greens any salad mix
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup Cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup Red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Pickled radishes optional
- 1 medium Avocado sliced
- to taste Tahini sauce for drizzling
Method
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse together the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, pepper, and flour until a coarse mixture forms.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- In a large skillet, pour enough oil to cover about 1/2 inch deep and heat it over medium heat until shimmering.
- Carefully add the falafel balls in batches to the hot oil, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In each bowl, start with a base of cooked quinoa (or brown rice) and layer a handful of mixed greens.
- Top your greens with the golden falafel, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pickled radishes (if using), and avocado slices.
- Finish each bowl with a generous drizzle of tahini sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving1bowlCalories500kcalCarbohydrates60gProtein15gFat20gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat5gSodium600mgPotassium800mgFiber15gSugar5gVitamin A30IUVitamin C50mgCalcium10mgIron20mg
Notes
Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added crunch. Ensure chickpeas are well-drained and rinsed to avoid a watery mixture.