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A vibrant falafel bowl with fresh vegetables and hummus

Falafel Bowl

This recipe provides a proven method to grow any Falafel Bowl in 7 steps, ensuring a delicious and satisfying meal every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Falafel Bowl Ingredients
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 small onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 pitabread warmed
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • tahini sauce for serving

Equipment

  • food processor
  • deep pan
  • pot
  • paper towels

Method
 

Falafel Preparation
  1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, onion, flour, baking powder, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Process until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
  2. Form the falafel mixture into small patties or balls, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat. Fry the falafel patties for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Carefully remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Falafel Bowl Assembly
  1. Warm the pita bread according to package instructions.
  2. Assemble your falafel bowls by placing shredded lettuce at the bottom. Top with falafel patties, diced tomatoes, and diced cucumbers.
  3. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce over the falafel and vegetables.
  4. Serve immediately with warm pita bread on the side for a complete and satisfying falafel bowl.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the falafel mixture. Tahini sauce can be homemade or store-bought. You can also add other toppings like pickled turnips or hot sauce to your falafel bowl.