🧆 Falafel Bowl with Turmeric Couscous & Lemon-Tahini Drizzle

A crunchy, herb-packed falafel bowl layered over fluffy turmeric couscous, crisp veggies, and a zesty tahini drizzle. It’s fresh, filling, and full of flair!

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🧑‍🍳 Overview

• Difficulty: Medium
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Middle Eastern / Fusion

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📝 Ingredients

For the Falafel (shortcut version):

• 1 can chickpeas (drained, rinsed)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley or cilantro
• 2 tbsp flour or chickpea flour
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• Salt & pepper
• Olive oil for pan-frying

For the Turmeric Couscous:

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 1/4 cup boiling water
• 1 tsp olive oil or butter
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• Salt
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

For the Bowl Base:

• Cucumber, diced
• Cherry tomatoes, halved
• Shredded red cabbage or lettuce
• Pickled onions (optional)

For the Lemon-Tahini Drizzle:

• 2 tbsp tahini
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 2 tbsp water (to thin)
• Pinch of salt

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Falafel

• Blend chickpeas, onion, garlic, herbs, flour, and spices in a food processor until chunky but moldable.
• Form into small patties or balls.
• Pan-fry in olive oil for ~3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

2. Prepare the Couscous

• In a bowl, mix couscous, turmeric, olive oil, and salt.
• Pour boiling water over it, cover, and let steam for 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and mix in lemon juice.

3. Mix the Drizzle

• Whisk all tahini drizzle ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.

4. Assemble the Bowl

• Start with couscous, add fresh veggies, top with falafel.
• Drizzle with tahini sauce and garnish with parsley, sesame seeds, or lemon wedges.

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💡 Tips & Variations

• Bake the falafel instead of pan-frying for a lower-oil version.
• Add hummus or baba ganoush for even more flavor layers.
• Use quinoa or bulgur instead of couscous.

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🍽️ Nutritional Highlights (per serving)

• Calories: ~500
• Protein: 18g
• Carbs: 45g
• Fat: 26g
• Fiber: 10g

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🛠️ Recommended Tool

For easy falafel forming…

🥄 Small Cookie Scoop or Falafel Shaper

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📂 Categories

• Main Categories: Vegan, Bowl Meals
• Additional Tags:
  • Middle Eastern
  • Plant-Based Protein
  • Gluten-Free (with chickpea flour & GF couscous)
  • Meal Prep Friendly
  • Street Food Inspired
  • High-Fiber
  • Summer Recipes