Crispy Falafel Bowl with Quinoa and Tahini Dressing
A delicious and nutritious meal, perfect for dinner. The crispy falafel, soft quinoa, and creamy tahini dressing make a great combination, and it looks beautiful too! This Falafel Bowl is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, easy to make, and a filling, healthy option for a weeknight.
Prep time
30 min
Difficulty
Makkelijk
Servings
4
Ingredients
200 grams quinoa
8 falafel balls (store-bought or homemade)
2 red bell peppers
200 grams cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber
4 handfuls of spinach
2 spring onions
For the dressing:
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove of garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition facts
kcal550
protein20g
fat20g
carbs70g
Instructions
1Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package.
2Fry the falafel in a pan until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
3Cut the bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber into pieces and slice the spring onions into thin rings.
4For the dressing, combine the tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
5Divide the cooked quinoa among four plates or bowls.
6Place the falafel and the sliced vegetables on the quinoa.
7Drizzle the tahini dressing over the bowls.
8Serve the falafel bowls with a handful of fresh spinach and sprinkle with the spring onions. Enjoy!