High-Protein Falafel Bowl Recipe
High-Protein Falafel Bowl Recipe rescues dinner when Mediterranean cravings appear dramatically and energy feels suspiciously limited tonight.
You layer crispy falafel grains vegetables and creamy sauce because balanced bowls deserve bold personality always.
This bowl delivers protein comfort confidence proving vegan meals easily outshine expensive restaurant plates everywhere.
High-Protein Falafel Bowl Recipe
High-Protein Falafel Bowl Recipe combines falafel, grains, vegetables, and creamy dressing into a satisfying vegan bowl.
Ingredients
Falafel
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Bowl
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
Sauce
- ½ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, flour, and salt to a food processor.
- Pulse mixture until coarse texture forms.
- Shape mixture into small falafel balls.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook falafel 4 minutes per side until golden.
- Mix tahini, lemon juice, and water in a bowl.
- Divide quinoa into serving bowls.
- Add falafel, cucumber, tomatoes, and lettuce.
- Drizzle sauce over bowls before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 420Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 21g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Iron: 25%Folate: 35%
Calcium: 15%
Magnesium: 18%
Potassium: 14%
Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor
- Bake falafel instead of frying for lighter texture.
- Add pickled vegetables for tanginess.
- Sprinkle sumac before serving.
- Add hummus for extra creaminess.
- Serve warm for best flavor.
