Falafel Bowl

Name: Falafel Bowl
Prep time: 10 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 10 h 30 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dry chickpeas (yields 2 cups soaked), soaked in water until plump- 8-24 hours (do not use cooked or canned chickpeas-please trust me!); 1 cup cilantro (stems ok) or sub-Italian parsley; ½ cup white or yellow onion, rough chopped; 3 large garlic cloves; 1/2 a jalapeno, seeds ok (add the entire thing if you want a little kick); 1 tablespoon Coriander; 1 tablespoon Cumin; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp kosher salt (add more to taste, I use 3/4 teaspoon); 2 teaspoons olive oil; spray oil for baking; 3 cups cooked grain: basmati rice, quinoa, farro, Freekeh, etc; 2 cups diced tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes; 4 cups greens – baby arugula, baby spinach or kale, etc…; 2 cups sliced cucumbers; other optional additions: avocado, grated carrot, grated beets, or sliced radishes, micro greens or fresh herbs like cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, Pickled Onions or Pickled Turnips (something pickled or fermented is nice, even kraut); Sauce: Tahini Dressing

Instructions

Prep:10hCook:30min

These Falafel Bowls are made with your choice of grain, lots of healthy veggies and drizzled with tahini sauce- the falafels can be prepped ahead for the busy workweek. Vegan and Gluten-free! USE dry chickpeas, soaked in water for 8-12 hours or overnight. DO NOT use canned chickpeas.

Updated at: Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:29:25 GMT