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Falafel Rice Bowl Recipe

Falafel Rice Bowl Recipe

A healthy and filling Middle Eastern-inspired rice bowl topped with crispy falafel, fresh veggies, and a creamy yogurt sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • deep skillet
  • medium pot
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Falafel:

  • 1 can of chickpeas,drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • Oil for frying

For the Rice Bowl:

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ tsp cucumber
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • ½ tomato, chopped
  • Salt, to taste

For the Sauce:

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Make the falafel: In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Pulse until everything is combined but still slightly chunky. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the flour and baking powder. Mix until everything is well combined.
  • Fry the falafel: Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Form the falafel mixture into small balls or patties and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Make the rice: Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear. In a medium pot, bring the rice, water, and salt to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
  • Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt.
  • Assemble the rice bowl: Place a scoop of rice in a bowl, then top it with the falafel, chopped veggies, and sauce. Enjoy!

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Notes

Recipe Notes:
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free flour in the falafel mixture.
  • To make this recipe vegan, use a dairy-free yogurt alternative in the sauce.
  • Leftover falafel can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
 
Special Tips:
  • To make the falafel mixture easier to work with, refrigerate it for 30 minutes before shaping.
  • To save time, you can use store-bought falafel instead of making it from scratch.
  • For a spicier sauce
Keyword Falafel Bowl, Falafel Rice Bowl Recipe, Middle Eastern Rice Bowl
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