Description
Customize this easy falafel bowl recipe for you. These soaked chickpea falafel don’t fall apart & a simple lemon tahini dressing tops it off!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup spinach, sliced (or greens/herbs of choice)
- 1/3 cup tomato, chopped
- 1/3 cup cucumber, chopped
- 3–4 olives
- 1 pickle, sliced
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 4 falafel
- Simple Lemon Tahini Dressing
- Quick Pickled Red Onion
- 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Toasted pita slices
Instructions
If making my falafel, lemon tahini dressing, quick pickled red onion and/or hummus, follow those recipes by clicking the links.
To compile your falafel bowl:
- Scoop cooked rice into the bowl. Feel free to use another grain of choice or use all greens.
- Add sliced spinach to your bowl. Use any other green leafy vegetable or fresh leafy herbs you have on hand.
- Add in your favourite cold vegetables like the tomato and cucumber I suggest.
- Next, add in some salty additions like the olives and pickles for a bit of tang.
- Top the bowl with hummus for added protein and creaminess.
- Lay your falafel in the bowl and drizzle with my quick and easy Lemon Tahini Dressing.
- Finish off your bowl with any other garnishes you have on hand like pickled onion, toasted sesame seeds, and some toasted pita bread for crunch. *To toast triangles of pita bread on a skillet, brush with a bit of olive oil and toast over low heat for a few minutes until crispy. Sprinkle with salt and/or garlic powder if desired.
Notes
Approximate Cost: Less than $5 CAD vs. at least $12 for a similar bowl purchased out.
To toast your own sesame seeds, spread raw sesame seeds on a frying pan over low heat for 1-3 minutes until they turn golden brown. Remove promptly from the hot pan to avoid burning the seeds and allow to cool in a separate dish.
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Various
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired