Go Back

Mediterranean Bowl with Hummus, Falafel & Tahini

A vibrant vegetarian grain bowl filled with baked falafel, creamy hummus, fresh vegetables, and homemade tahini sauce.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Falafel
  • 1.5 cups chickpeas canned, drained
  • 0.25 cup parsley fresh
  • 2 tbsp cilantro fresh
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp flour
Bowl & Sauce
  • 2 cups quinoa or couscous cooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Blend falafel ingredients until coarse paste forms.
  3. Shape into balls and bake 20–25 minutes.
  4. Whisk tahini sauce ingredients until smooth.
  5. Assemble bowls with grains, vegetables, falafel, hummus, and drizzle sauce.

Notes

Falafel can also be pan-fried for extra crispiness.