Falafel Protein Bowl Mediterranean Recipe
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Falafel Protein Bowl Mediterranean Recipe
A vegan Mediterranean protein bowl made with falafel, grains, vegetables, and lemon-tahini sauce.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Add chickpeas, garlic, parsley, cumin, flour, olive oil, and salt to processor.
- Pulse mixture until coarse texture forms.
- Shape mixture into small falafel balls.
- Place falafel on baking sheet.
- Bake falafel for 20 minutes, turning halfway.
- Mix tahini, lemon juice, and water for sauce.
- Divide quinoa into bowls.
- Add falafel, cucumber, tomatoes, and spinach.
- Drizzle sauce over bowl before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 380Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 15g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Folate: 35%Iron: 22%
Magnesium: 20%
Potassium: 16%
Vitamin C: 18%
Additional notes / tips
- Serve falafel warm.
- Add olives for flavor.
- Use fresh herbs generously.
- Add roasted vegetables for variety.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.
