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Falafel Bowl

This Falafel Bowl recipe combines crispy falafels with quinoa, greens, and a creamy tahini dressing for a nourishing, vegan meal that celebrates flavor and texture.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

For the Falafel

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas (soak overnight)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, packed
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, packed
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 3–4 tbsp chickpea flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Oil for frying or baking

For the Bowl Base

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or couscous
  • 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)

Toppings

  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium shredded carrot
  • ½ cup hummus
  • ¼ cup pickled red cabbage or radishes
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced

Tahini Dressing

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 1 large lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp water (adjust for consistency)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or agave nectar
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Falafel Mixture

  • Soak chickpeas overnight. Drain, dry, and blend with herbs, garlic, onion, and spices until coarse.
  • Add chickpea flour gradually until the mixture binds. Chill for 30 minutes.

Shape and Cook the Falafel

  • Form small balls or patties.
  • Fry until golden and crisp (3–4 minutes per side) or bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, flipping once.
  • Air-fry if preferred for a lighter result.

Cook the Grains

  • Prepare quinoa, brown rice, or couscous.
  • Fluff and season lightly with olive oil and salt.

Make the Tahini Sauce

  • Whisk tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil.
  • Add water slowly until smooth and pourable.

Assemble the Bowls

  • Layer grains and greens.
  • Arrange vegetables around the edges.
  • Add 3–4 falafels in the center, a spoon of hummus, and a drizzle of tahini dressing.
  • Finish with avocado slices and herbs.

Notes

Serve with warm Quick & Easy Garlic Flatbreads (No Yeast!) to scoop up every last drizzle of tahini.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 70.8gProtein: 21.5gFat: 33.5gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 18gSugar: 2g
Calories: 670kcal
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
Keyword: Falafel Bowl, Healthy Recipes, Plant-Based Meals, Tahini Dressing, Vegan Cooking