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Mediterranean Bowl with Hummus, Falafel & Tahini

A vibrant grain bowl loaded with falafel, hummus, fresh vegetables, and creamy tahini sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Falafel
  • 2 cups chickpeas drained
  • 0.5 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 cup parsley
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp flour
Bowl Base
  • 2 cups cooked grains quinoa or rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 cup greens
  • 0.5 red onion sliced
  • 1 cup hummus
Tahini Sauce
  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet or frying pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Blend falafel ingredients in food processor until coarse mixture forms.
  2. Chill mixture for 30 minutes.
  3. Shape into balls or patties.
  4. Bake or fry until golden and crisp.
  5. Whisk tahini sauce ingredients until smooth.
  6. Divide grains among bowls.
  7. Arrange vegetables and hummus on top.
  8. Add falafel and drizzle sauce before serving.

Notes

Store components separately for meal prep and assemble fresh.