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Falafel Bowls (Homemade Cava Bowls)
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Falafel Bowls (Homemade Cava Bowls)

Falafel Bowls inspired by Homemade Cava Bowls combine baked falafel patties with layers of baby spinach, brown rice, purple cabbage, and Israeli salad, topped with creamy hummus, tzatziki, harissa, feta, and pickled onions. The assembly allows customization with zesty tahini dressing and optional pita bread or chips, providing a balanced meal with varied textures and Mediterranean flavors.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
24 mins
Total Time
54 mins
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 535 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

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

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  1. Prep all falafel, Israeli salad, hummus, tzatziki, and tahini dressing by following linked recipes.
  2. Combine bowls by adding 1 cup chopped baby spinach, 1/2 cup brown rice, and 1/4 cup chopped purple cabbage to each bowl.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 535kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 29g (45%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 535

% 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.