Description
The Colorful Falafel Bowl is a delightful combination of crispy falafel, fresh veggies, and creamy tahini dressing that creates a vibrant meal perfect for any occasion. This nutritious dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also makes for an eye-catching presentation on your table. Ideal for casual dinners or festive gatherings, it allows for endless customization to suit various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, packed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for frying
Instructions
- Blend chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor until slightly chunky.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F for about 25 minutes or fry in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, and salt to make the dressing.
- Assemble bowls with greens, falafel balls, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Drizzle generously with tahini dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg