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Crispy Falafel Bowls
Nawaal Ahmed

Crispy Falafel Bowls with Creamy Cashew Tzatziki

Easy Falafel Bowls with Herby Cashew Cucumber Sauce
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas drained and dried
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp red onion chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup sliced red onion
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Add chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, red onion, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, flour, and olive oil to a food processor.
  3. Pulse the mixture until it becomes finely textured but still slightly chunky and easy to shape.
  4. Scoop the falafel mixture into small rounds and gently flatten them slightly with your hands.
  5. Arrange the falafel on the prepared baking tray with space between each piece for even browning.
  6. Bake until the edges turn golden brown and crisp, flipping halfway through for an even texture.
  7. While the falafel cooks, blend soaked cashews, water, lemon juice, garlic, dill, olive oil, and salt until completely smooth and creamy.
  8. Fold the grated cucumber into the blended cashew sauce and chill until ready to serve.
  9. Prepare the vegetables by chopping the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and red onion.
  10. Divide the cooked rice or quinoa between serving bowls as the hearty base.
  11. Layer the fresh vegetables around the bowl for colorful contrast and crunch.
  12. Add the warm crispy falafel directly over the grains and vegetables.
  13. Spoon generous amounts of creamy cashew tzatziki over the bowls before serving.
  14. Finish with fresh dill and an extra squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

Notes

Protein: 16 g

Carbohydrates: 49 g

Fat: 24 g

Fiber: 11 g

Sugar: 6 g

Sodium: 520 mg