Our Falafel Bowl recipe is packed with delicious Middle Eastern-inspired flavors. This crispy falafel is the perfect balance of creamy hummusand a fresh and tangy salad, all served over fluffy turmeric rice. Vegetarian friendly and easy to make, this falafel bowl is a must try!
Nutrient-packed bowls are our bread and butter at Fit Foodie Finds, and have been for years! Our Beef Taco Bowl Recipe, Mediterranean Vegetarian Buddha Bowl RecipeAnd Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl Some of our fan favorites. This falafel bowl is a new addition to our collection and we know you’ll love it just as much! The homemade falafel wowed us ladies and everything else is so fresh and delicious.
To make this beautiful bowl (I mean look at her), there are a few elements:
Make it all (it’s easy, we promise!), and then assemble your bowl. Get ready to fall in love!
- Garbanzo Beans: Also known as chickpeas, these are the main ingredient in falafel and provide a good source of plant-based protein.
- Fresh Herbs: You will need fresh cilantro, parsley and dill for the falafel and fresh dill and mint for the salad. 5 varieties of herbs, that’s right 😋
- Spices: Middle Eastern spices like paprika, ground coriander, cumin, and (obviously) turmeric are what make this vegan falafel bowl POP.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Lemon juice adds a bright and tangy flavor to falafel and salads.
- Garlic: It would be illegal to make falafel without garlic. enough said. Don’t leave it.
- Vegetables: We used fresh vegetables like fennel, red onion and cucumber in the salad for fresh taste and crunch.
- red wine vinegar: Gives a nice spicy flavor to the salad.
- Basmati Rice: Best rice for bowls! Fluffy and delicious.
- Greek Yogurt: The base of a creamy and delicious sauce.
- Hummus: Top your bowl with a dollop of hummus for added flavor and creaminess. Store bought stuff works fine, but we also have Homemade Hummus Recipe If you’re really going out.
- Feta: The way feta can take a dish from good to great is absolutely magical. Sprinkle some crumbled feta on top of your bowl for an extra special touch.
We’ve tested this recipe with both dried and canned beans We do not recommend using canned garbanzo beansCanned Garbanzo Beans Make You mushy Falafel Without any real taste. When you use dried garbanzo beans, you get a delicious texture and the best flavor!
How to Prepare Dried Garbanzo Beans for Falafel
These falafel rice bowls aren’t difficult to make, but it does require some planning beforehand, and it starts with garbanzo beans. Homemade Falafel,
- Soak the Beans: Start by putting the garbanzo beans in a bowl and cover them with water. Let the beans soak overnight to rehydrate.
- Remove skin: Next day drain the water from the beans. Rinse the beans and drain on a paper towel or tea towel. Cover the beans with another towel and Gently massage the beans to remove their outer covering.Remove as much as possible, and remove the outer covering.
How to make our turmeric rice
Making turmeric rice is very easy. pour raw Basmati Rice, Water, TurmericAnd Salt Pour into a saucepan and stir. Boil the water. Cover and reduce the flame to medium-low and cook. 12-15 minutesWhen there is no extra liquid left, remove the vessel from the flame. cover the pot and leave it 5-10 minutesThen remove from the lid and fluff with a fork.
Sure! To air-fry, preheat the air fryer 400ºFThen, place the falafel in the basket and coat them with oil and spray with cooking spray. Add salt and air fry them 10 minutesWhen done, remove them from the air fryer and enjoy!
Spice it up!
Add a spicy kick to this falafel bowl with a scoop of harissa sauce and/or red pepper flakes. You can also use spicy hummus like this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Or tzatziki sauce as a topping.
If you have any leftovers, store them in a separate airtight container. will last till falafel 3-4 days Can be reheated in the fridge and in the oven 350ºF For 10 minutes,
Rice and salad can also be stored up to Rs 1000 3-4 days And must be reheated separately. Cucumber chutney should be kept in the refrigerator and will keep for a long time 1 week,
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First, prepare the falafel. Place the garbanzo beans in a bowl and cover the beans with water. Let the beans soak overnight to rehydrate. Do not use canned garbanzo beans, this recipe will not work.
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Next day drain the water from the beans. Rinse the beans and drain on a paper towel or tea towel. Cover the beans with another towel and gently massage the beans to remove their outer covering. Remove as much as possible.
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Transfer beans to food processor. Add the remaining ingredients for the falafel to a food processor and process until pulverized and completely mixed. You may have to scrape down the edges a few times. When you squeeze the mixture in your hand it should form a ball.
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Take 3 tablespoons of the falafel mixture in your hand and place it on a plate. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
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Heat 4-5 tablespoons avocado oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, put the falafel in the oil. Fry the falafel for 1-2 minutes on each side until the entire falafel is golden brown. Place cooked falafel on a paper towel-lined plate and salt. When all the falafel is cooked, keep aside.*
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Prepare rice. Combine rice, water, turmeric and salt in a saucepan and stir. Boil the water.
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Cover and reduce the flame to medium/low and cook for 12-15 minutes. Tilt the saucepan and when there is no excess liquid left, remove the pot from the heat. – Cover the vessel and leave it for 5-10 minutes. Remove from lid and fluff with a fork. Cancel.
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Prepare salad. Put all the salad ingredients in a bowl and toss. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or more for best flavor.
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Mix all the ingredients of cucumber chutney in a bowl.
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Assemble bowls by dividing rice salad, falafel and hummus evenly into each bowl. Pour cucumber chutney on top and enjoy.
- Do not use canned garbanzo beans for this recipe. We’ve tested this recipe with both ground beans and canned garbanzo beans that give you mush.
- Air Fryer Instructions: Preheat air fryer to 400ºF. Place the falafel in a basket and spray with cooking spray. Make sure to coat them in oil. Sprinkle salt on them. Air fry the falafel for 10 minutes. Remove them from the air fryer. Cancel.
- If you want to spice up this bowl, add a scoop of harissa sauce to the bowl or top with red pepper flakes.
Calories: 475 kilo calories, Carbohydrates: 79 Yes, Protein: 18 Yes, thick: 10 Yes, Fiber: 10 Yes, Sugar: 6 Yes
Nutrition information is calculated automatically, so it should be used as an estimate only.
Photography: The photos in this post are from It’s Raining Floor by Dalya,
