Mediterranean Bowl with Hummus, Falafel & Tahini

This Mediterranean Bowl with Hummus, Falafel & Tahini is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, perfect for a satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 2 bowls

Course: SALADS

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Falafel Ingredients

1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
½ cup Fresh parsley or cilantro
2 cloves Garlic fresh
½ medium Onion chopped
1 teaspoon Ground cumin
1 teaspoon Ground coriander
½ teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
¼ teaspoon Black pepper fresh cracked
¼ cup Flour chickpea flour for gluten-free

Bowl Ingredients

1 cup Quinoa or couscous
1 cup Hummus homemade or store-bought
1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
1 medium Cucumber seedless
¼ medium Red onion thinly sliced
½ cup Kalamata olives pitted

Tahini Sauce Ingredients

¼ cup Tahini unstirred variety
2 tablespoons Lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 clove Garlic minced
¼ teaspoon Salt adjust to taste

Equipment

food processor
Skillet

Method

Preparation

Blend the falafel ingredients in a food processor until a coarse mixture forms.
Shape the mixture into small balls or patties, about the size of a golf ball.
Heat a skillet with a drizzle of oil and cook them over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning until golden brown.
Whisk together the tahini sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
Assemble your bowl starting with quinoa or couscous, hummus, falafel, and vegetables.
Drizzle the tahini sauce over the top to finish off the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Garnish with extra parsley or a sprinkle of paprika if desired.

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