Falafel Bowls with Roasted Vegetables and Tahini Sauce

Falafel bowls are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine at home. These bowls are made with roasted vegetables and a tahini sauce, making them both flavorful and satisfying.

Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish that dates back to the 10th century. It is made from chickpeas that are soaked, ground, and then fried. Falafel is typically served in pita bread with hummus and other toppings. In this recipe, we've turned falafel into a bowl meal by adding roasted vegetables and a tahini sauce.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the chickpeas and soak them in water overnight.
2. Drain the chickpeas and rinse them again.
3. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
4. Process until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed.
5. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
6. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Add the falafel balls to the skillet and cook until they are golden brown on all sides.
8. Remove the falafel balls from the skillet and set them aside.

Why It Works

• Soaking the chickpeas overnight helps to soften them, making them easier to grind.
• The combination of cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper gives the falafel a delicious flavor.
• Forming the falafel mixture into balls helps to ensure that they cook evenly.
• Roasting the vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and flavor.
• The tahini sauce adds a creamy and nutty flavor to the bowl.