Falafel Bowls with Brown Rice and Tahini Sauce

Name: Falafel Bowls with Brown Rice and Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 400g/15.5oz can of chickpeas (drained rinsed and dried ); 1 small red onion (finely chopped); 3 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander/cilantro; 3 cloves of garlic (minced); 2 or 3 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/4 tsp sea salt; The juice of one small lemon; 3 tbsp sesame seeds ((optional) Pour into a small bowl); Oil for cooking (I used a light olive oil); 560 g sweet potatoes (4 cups-US) (peeled and cut into small cubes); 2 tbsp olive oil; 125 g brown rice (1 cup - US) (dry weight); 100 g cherry tomatoes (1 cup - US) (cut in halves or quarters); 1 medium courgette/zucchini (shaved into ribbons); 1 large yellow bell pepper/capsicum (sliced into thin strips, pith and seeds removed); 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper; 1/2 cup of tahini paste; 1/4 - 1/2 cup of cold water; 2 cloves of garlic (minced); 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp sea salt; Lemon wedges; Fresh coriander/cilantro leaves

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Perfectly crispy Falafel salad bowls with brown rice and veggies. Served with creamy tahini sauce, these falafel bowls are great for a tasty vegan lunch or dinner! Tasty, filling and the kids love them too!

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:08:29 GMT