Falafel Bowl with Vegan Tzatziki
This Falafel Bowl features crispy, golden falafel 🧆 as the protein, paired with quinoa 🍚, roasted zucchini 🥒, and a creamy dairy-free tzatziki sauce 🧑🍳 for a fresh, hearty, and satisfying meal.
Servings: 4
Total Calories (for the entire recipe): ~1,500 calories
Calories per Serving: ~375 calories
Ingredients:
For the Falafel:
1 can chickpeas 🧆, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup onion 🧅, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic 🧄, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley 🌿, chopped
1 tbsp ground flaxseed 🌱 (optional)
1 tsp cumin 🌿
1 tsp coriander 🌿
1/2 tsp paprika 🌶️
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒 (for frying)
For the Vegan Tzatziki:
1/2 cup coconut yogurt 🥥 (or any plant-based yogurt)
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 garlic clove 🧄, minced
1 tbsp fresh dill 🌿, chopped
1/2 cucumber 🥒, grated
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Bowl:
1 cup cooked quinoa 🍚
1 zucchini 🥒, sliced and roasted
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Fresh parsley 🌿 (optional for garnish)
Lemon wedges 🍋 (optional for garnish)
Instructions:
Make the Falafel:
In a food processor, combine chickpeas 🧆, onion 🧅, garlic 🧄, parsley 🌿, ground flaxseed 🌱 (if using), cumin 🌿, coriander 🌿, paprika 🌶️, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not completely smooth.
Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
Heat olive oil 🫒 in a skillet over medium heat 🔥 and fry the falafel on each side for 2-3 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Make the Vegan Tzatziki:
In a small bowl, combine coconut yogurt 🥥, lemon juice 🍋, olive oil 🫒, minced garlic 🧄, fresh dill 🌿, and grated cucumber 🥒.
Stir until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper 🧂 to taste.
Roast the Zucchini:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss zucchini slices 🥒 with olive oil 🫒, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Roast on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
Prepare the Quinoa:
Cook quinoa 🍚 according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork once done.
Assemble the Bowl:
In each bowl, start with a base of quinoa 🍚.
Add roasted zucchini 🥒, crispy falafel 🧆, and a generous drizzle of vegan tzatziki 🧑🍳.
Garnish with fresh parsley 🌿 and lemon wedges 🍋 if desired.
This Falafel Bowl with Vegan Tzatziki is a healthy, flavorful, and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. 🧆🥒🍚
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