How do I create a vegan-friendly falafel bowl?

Calling all vegans! Dive into plant-based heaven with our vegan-friendly Falafel Bowl. It's packed with flavors that won't disappoint.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I create a vegan-friendly Falafel Bowl. Items include: Cooked chickpeas Onion Garlic cloves Fresh parsley Chickpea flour Ground cumin Ground coriander Salt Cayenne pepper Cooked quinoa or brown rice Cucumber Cherry tomatoes Shredded carrots Mixed greens Fresh herbs (mint or cilantro) Tahini Lemon juice Maple syrup

Cooked chickpeas 2 cups
Onion 1/2 cup
Garlic cloves 3
Fresh parsley 1/4 cup
Chickpea flour 2 tablespoons
Ground cumin 1 tablespoon
Ground coriander 1 teaspoon
Salt pinch
Cayenne pepper pinch
Cooked quinoa or brown rice as desired
Cucumber as desired
Cherry tomatoes as desired
Shredded carrots as desired
Mixed greens as desired
Fresh herbs (mint or cilantro) as desired
Tahini 1/4 cup
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Maple syrup 1 tablespoon

Take note
Before you begin, make sure to handle hot items with care and be cautious when using kitchen appliances.

1

Prepare the Falafel Mixture

In a food processor, combine 2 cups of cooked chickpeas, 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons of chickpea flour, 1 tablespoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Blend until the mixture is well combined and starts to come together.

2

Shape the Falafel

Using wet hands, form the falafel mixture into small patties or balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

3

Bake the Falafel

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle the falafel with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

4

Prepare the Bowl

While the falafel bakes, assemble the bowl with your favorite ingredients. Start with a base of cooked quinoa or brown rice. Add a variety of fresh vegetables such as sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and mixed greens. Don't forget to sprinkle some chopped fresh herbs like mint or cilantro for extra flavor.

5

Dress with Tahini Sauce

To finish off your falafel bowl, drizzle it with a generous amount of tahini sauce. You can make your own by combining 1/4 cup of tahini, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy.