Baked Falafel Buddha Bowl
A vibrant and nutritious bowl featuring baked falafel, fresh vegetables, and flavorful toppings, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 recipe Cashew Dressing (recipe here)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds (optional)
- 2 tbsp unhulled sesame seeds (mix of white, unhulled, and black)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 handful fresh parsley
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- 0.5 small red onion, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tsp olive oil (or coconut oil)
- 2 tbsp flour of choice (e.g., buckwheat flour)
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked and cooled (leftovers are fine)
- 4-5 cups romaine lettuce (or other greens)
- 1 diced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
Optional toppings
- black beans & salsa optional black beans & salsa (leftover beans and salsa mixed)
- any other vegetables shredded beets, carrots, radishes, peppers, etc.
- optional to taste guacamole, kimchi, hummus
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Prepare the falafel mixture, shape into patties, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Assemble the bowl with greens, cooked quinoa, vegetables, and toppings.
- Drizzle with cashew dressing and serve.
Notes
You can customize the vegetables and toppings to your preference for a personalized bowl.