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Golden crispy falafel balls served in white bowl with creamy tzatziki sauce, fresh cucumber and herbs

Falafel Bowl with Tzatziki

A fresh and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring crispy falafel, creamy tzatziki, and a mix of vibrant veggies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber grated and drained
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup hummus
  • Pita bread for serving

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. Add them to a food processor with onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely ground but not pureed.
  2. Step 2: Form the mixture into small patties (about 1.5 inches wide). Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Step 3: Cook the falafel patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Set aside on a paper towel to drain.
  4. Step 4: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to make the tzatziki sauce.
  5. Step 5: Assemble the bowls by layering mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and falafel patties.
  6. Step 6: Add a dollop of hummus and tzatziki sauce to each bowl. Serve with warm pita bread on the side.

Notes

For a quicker option, use canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained) instead of dried. Adjust spices to taste and feel free to add olives or feta cheese for extra flavor.