Recipe #56: Falafel Bowl

This is one of my favorite go-to meals that’s quick to make and is GREAT for meal prepping.
I recommend making the falafel in large batches and freezing the extra to have on hand!

Ingredients:

For the Falafel:

-1 can (15 oz) chickpeas

-1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

-1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

-1/2 small red onion, chopped

-3 cloves garlic, minced

-1 tsp ground cumin

-1 tsp ground coriander

-salt and pepper

-2-3 tbsp chickpea flour

-Avocado oil (for frying)

For the rest of the bowl:

-1/2 cup cooked quinoa or rice

-2 cups mixed greens

-1 cup chopped cucumbers

-1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

-1/3 cup hummus

-1/3 cup tzatziki

-1/4 cup feta

-handful of green olives

Prepare the Falafel:

• In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, red onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well combined but not completely smooth.
• Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gradually add chickpea flour, mixing until the mixture holds together.
• Shape the mixture into small patties or balls.
• Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the falafel until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
• Assemble the bowl:
• In serving bowls, arrange a bed of cooked quinoa or rice.
• Surround the quinoa or rice with mixed salad greens, chopped cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, feta and olives.
• Add the Falafel to the bowl.
• Drizzle hummus, tzatziki and add any crushed red pepper or a squeeze of fresh lemon for added flavor!