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!
