Falafel Bowls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
401 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vegan
Falafel Bowls
Description
The recipe assembles multiple components: baked falafel for texture and flavor, quinoa salad for a nutty grain base, creamy hummus for richness, and fresh arugula for peppery brightness. The tahini dill dressing adds a herby, tangy creaminess that ties together the ingredients.
Serving involves layering hummus on the plate, topping with quinoa salad and arugula, then arranging warm falafel atop. A drizzle of tahini dill dressing finishes the dish, which can be eaten immediately. Leftover falafel can be reheated in olive oil to restore crispness.
Customization is encouraged by adding additional vegetables or toppings based on preference. Portion estimates and nutrition information pertain to one falafel bowl but may vary depending on chosen components and amounts.
Ingredients
Falafel Bowl Components
- 2 cups quinoa salad
- 1 cup hummus
- 1/2 cup tahini dill dressing
- 12 pieces falafel baked
- 4 cups arugula or other greens for serving, fresh
Instructions
- Prepare the individual components, including the quinoa salad, hummus (or use store-bought), falafel, and tahini dressing. Use the links above if you need recipes, or use your own if you already have a favorite.
- To assemble, spread a 1/4 cup of hummus on the bottom of the plate, followed by a large scoop of quinoa salad (about 1/2 cup). Add 1 cup of fresh arugula, along with 2 to 3 falafel patties. (If using cold falafel, you can reheat in a pan over medium-high with 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 2 minutes on each side.) Drizzle with tahini dill dressing, and serve right away.
Notes
- Reheat cold falafel in a pan with olive oil for 2 minutes per side to restore crispness.
- Feel free to add chopped vegetables or other toppings to customize the falafel bowl.
- Nutrition information is approximate and varies according to ingredient choices and quantities.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 519IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.