Mediterranean Falafel Bowl (Print Version)

Crispy falafel with hummus, tzatziki, fresh greens, and tahini drizzle.

# Components:

→ Falafel

01 - 12 store-bought or homemade falafel balls

→ Spreads & Sauces

02 - 1 cup hummus
03 - 1 cup tzatziki
04 - 1/4 cup tahini sauce

→ Fresh Greens & Vegetables

05 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1/4 cup shredded carrots

→ Garnishes

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - If using store-bought falafel, warm according to package instructions. If homemade, cook as desired and set aside.
02 - Arrange a generous scoop of hummus and tzatziki on each bowl or plate.
03 - Top with a bed of fresh salad greens, then arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots over the greens.
04 - Place 3 falafel balls per serving on top of the vegetables.
05 - Drizzle tahini sauce over the bowl.
06 - Garnish with fresh parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and a lemon wedge.
07 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in half an hour but tastes like you spent the whole afternoon in the kitchen.
  • Every component can be swapped, doubled, or skipped based on what you have on hand.
  • The mix of creamy, crunchy, and tangy hits every craving at once.
  • Leftovers keep well, so you can pack them for lunch the next day without losing any magic.
02 -
  • If your tahini sauce is too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water at a time until it's drizzle-able, I learned this after trying to spoon clumps onto my first bowl.
  • Don't skip the lemon wedge, that fresh citrus squeeze right before you dig in transforms the whole dish.
  • Cold tzatziki against warm falafel is the temperature contrast that makes this bowl sing.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute until they smell nutty, it makes a surprising difference.
  • If you want a vegan version, swap the tzatziki for a cashew-based yogurt sauce or just double down on the tahini.
  • Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch that I love when I'm feeling adventurous.
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