Falafel Bowls (Homemade Cava Bowls)
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
24 mins
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Total Time
54 mins
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Servings
4 bowls
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Calories
535 kcal
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Falafel Bowls (Homemade Cava Bowls)
Description
Falafel Bowls (Homemade Cava Bowls) feature components typically found in Mediterranean cuisine arranged in a bowl. The base layers include chopped baby spinach, cooked brown rice (or cauliflower rice), and purple cabbage for crunch. Baked falafel patties are added atop, delivering a plant-based protein source with crisp exterior.
The bowls are then topped with Israeli salad, made from fresh vegetables, alongside creamy hummus and cool tzatziki. A spoonful of harissa adds heat, balanced by crumbled feta cheese and optional pickled onions that provide sharpness and tang. The tahini dressing served alongside allows each person to adjust flavor intensity.
The bowls can be paired with fresh pita bread or crunchy pita chips to add another textural element. Optional ingredients and suggested substitutions help accommodate dietary preferences or ingredient availability.
Note that harissa provides significant spiciness and can be omitted if preferred. Adding apple cider vinegar chicken is suggested to increase protein if desired. These bowls offer a composed meal with a range of flavors and textures in one dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach chopped
- 2 cups brown rice cooked or cauliflower rice
- 1 cup purple cabbage chopped
- 1 falafel batch; baked
- 2 cups Israeli salad
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1/2 cup tzatziki
- 1/4 cup harissa
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup onion optional, pickled
- tahini dressing to taste, zesty
- pita bread for serving, or pita chips
Instructions
- Prep all falafel, Israeli salad, hummus, tzatziki, and tahini dressing by following linked recipes.
- Combine bowls by adding 1 cup chopped baby spinach, 1/2 cup brown rice, and 1/4 cup chopped purple cabbage to each bowl.
- Top each bowl with 3-4 baked falafel patties, 1/2 cup Israeli salad, 2 Tablespoons hummus, 2 Tablespoons tzatziki, 1 Tablespoon harissa, 1 Tablespoon feta and pickled onions, if using. Serve bowls with zesty tahini dressing on the side so each person can add the dressing to taste.
- Serve with a side of fresh pita bread or baked pita chips.
Notes
- Harissa adds significant spiciness; omit if you prefer milder flavors or cannot find it.
- To boost protein content, adding apple cider vinegar chicken is a recommended option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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