Description
Mediterranean Falafel Bowls combine crispy falafel with fresh vegetables, creamy hummus, tangy feta, and vibrant tabouli salad to create a wholesome, flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner. This easy, no-cook bowl comes together in just 30 minutes, delivering a healthy and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Base & Spread
- 3 to 4 tablespoons Hummus (homemade or store-bought)
Salad
- Tabouli Salad (quantity as desired)
Falafel
- 16 Falafels (cooked, store-bought or homemade)
Vegetables
- 2 Medium Vine-Ripe Tomatoes, halved and sliced
- 1 English Cucumber, halved and sliced
- 6 Radishes, halved and sliced
- 1/2 Medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
Cheese & Seasoning
- 4 ounces Feta Cheese, sliced
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Sumac, optional for seasoning
Instructions
- Spread the Hummus: Start by placing shallow dinner bowls on your workspace. Spread about 3 to 4 tablespoons of hummus on one side of each bowl, creating a creamy base for the falafel and vegetables.
- Add the Tabouli Salad and Falafel: Next, spoon a generous amount of tabouli salad next to the hummus in each bowl. Then, add 3 to 4 cooked falafel patties on top or beside the salad to form the protein element of the meal.
- Arrange Fresh Vegetables and Cheese: Fill the remaining spaces in the bowls with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and thinly sliced red onion. Add the sliced feta cheese over or around the vegetables to incorporate a tangy and creamy flavor.
- Season and Serve: Finish each bowl with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the ingredients. Optionally, sprinkle a dash of sumac to add a subtle citrusy and earthy seasoning. Serve immediately for best freshness and taste.
Notes
- For the hummus, you can substitute with baba ganoush or tzatziki if preferred.
- Falafels can be baked or fried prior to assembly depending on taste or dietary preference.
- Tabouli can be prepared fresh using parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil or bought pre-made.
- Sumac is optional but adds a nice tangy flavor that complements the Mediterranean profile.
- This bowl can be customized with olives, pickled vegetables, or your favorite Mediterranean dips.
