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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
  • falafel balls (store-bought or homemade)
  • red bell peppers
  • 200 grams cherry tomatoes
  • cucumber
  • handfuls of spinach
  • spring onions
  •  For the dressing:
  • tablespoons tahini
  • tablespoon lemon juice
  • clove of garlic
  •  Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition facts
kcal 550
protein 20g
fat 20g
carbs 70g

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package.
  2. 2 Fry the falafel in a pan until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
  3. 3 Cut the bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber into pieces and slice the spring onions into thin rings.
  4. 4 For the dressing, combine the tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
  5. 5 Divide the cooked quinoa among four plates or bowls.
  6. 6 Place the falafel and the sliced vegetables on the quinoa.
  7. 7 Drizzle the tahini dressing over the bowls.
  8. 8 Serve the falafel bowls with a handful of fresh spinach and sprinkle with the spring onions. Enjoy!