How do I whip up a crispy falafel bowl?

Craving something crunchy? Our crispy Falafel Bowl recipe will satisfy those hankering taste buds. Prepare for a crispy delight!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I whip up a crispy Falafel Bowl. Items include: Cooked chickpeas Parsley Cilantro Onion Garlic cloves Cumin Coriander Cayenne pepper Salt Vegetable oil Salad greens or grains Cucumbers Cherry tomatoes Red onions Tahini dressing Pickles Olives

Cooked chickpeas 1 cup
Parsley 1/4 cup chopped
Cilantro 1/4 cup chopped
Onion 1/2
Garlic cloves 3
Cumin 1 teaspoon
Coriander 1/2 teaspoon
Cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Vegetable oil enough for frying
Salad greens or grains as needed
Cucumbers sliced
Cherry tomatoes halved
Red onions thinly sliced
Tahini dressing as desired
Pickles optional
Olives optional

Take note
Be careful not to burn yourself while frying the falafel balls. Hot oil can be quite sneaky!

1

Prepare the falafel mixture

In a food processor, blend together 1 cup of cooked chickpeas, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/2 onion, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and salt to taste. Blend until everything is well combined and forms a slightly chunky mixture.

2

Shape the falafel balls

Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of the falafel mixture and, using your hands, roll it into a ball shape. Repeat until you've used all the mixture, and you have a bunch of little falafel balls.

3

Fry the falafel balls

Fill a large saucepan with vegetable oil, about 2 inches deep, and heat it over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot (around 350°F/175°C), carefully place the falafel balls in the oil, a few at a time. Fry them until golden brown and crispy, which should take about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer the cooked falafel balls to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.

4

Assemble the crispy Falafel Bowl

Grab a bowl and start layering your falafel bowl with your favorite salad greens or grains as a base. Top it with the crispy falafel balls, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and a drizzle of tahini dressing. You can also add some pickles or olives for a burst of tanginess. Enjoy!