Description
A comforting and vibrant falafel bowl made with baked lentil and split pea falafels, topped with a creamy tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup brown lentils
- 1/4 cup yellow or green split peas
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds (or coriander powder)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 Serrano chili pepper (optional)
- 2 teaspoons oil (optional, for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1–2 tablespoons chickpea flour (for binding)
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 to 4 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- A dash of cayenne and black pepper
- Long white radish (made into ribbons)
- Cucumber slices
- Torn lettuce
- Pickles (optional)
- Additional cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils and split peas thoroughly. Drain and cook in 2 cups of water for about 18–19 minutes.
- Drain the cooked legumes and let cool slightly.
- Transfer cooled legumes to a food processor with red onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and optional Serrano. Pulse until coarse. Adjust with chickpea flour if sticky.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with oil.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and crisp, flipping halfway.
- Prepare tahini dressing by blending tahini, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, water, salt, cayenne, and black pepper until creamy.
- Assemble bowls with torn lettuce, cucumber slices, and radish ribbons. Top with baked falafels and drizzle tahini dressing. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.
Notes
Leftover falafels can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: falafel, lentils, split peas, tahini dressing, healthy meal
