Falafel Bowls

Looking for a refreshing and delicious lunch? Try making this falafel bowl! Thank you to our friend Leena Abed for this yummy recipe!

Ingredients:

Baked Falafel Ingredients

– 15-16oz chickpeas (drained & rinsed) 

– 1/2 cup fresh parsley 

– 1/2 cup fresh cilantro 

– 6 cloves garlic 

– 1 white onion 

– Juice of half a lemon 

– 2 tsp cumin 

– 1 tsp baking powder 

– Salt 

– Pepper 

– 1/2 cup flour of choice 

– Olive oil spray or 1-2 tbsp olive oil for brushing 

Base and Topping Ingredients 

– Good Foods Tzatziki  

– 1 cup quinoa prepared according to package directions 

– Mixed greens 

– Cucumbers 

– Tomatoes 

– Optional: Pickled onions 

– Optional: Olives 

– Optional: Feta 

Instructions:

Baked Falafel Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients except for olive oil in a food processor and blend until smooth. Refrigerate for ~1 hour (or up to overnight).
2. Preheat oven to 400. Form into balls on a lined baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and bake for 10 minutes flipping half way through.
3. After 10 minutes broil for 3 minutes or until it browns. 

General Instructions

1. Assemble bowl: Mixed greens, Quinoa, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Falafel, Tzatziki, and optional toppings
2. Enjoy! 😊