Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula or spinach)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight; otherwise, rinse canned chickpeas.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, and flour. Pulse until coarse but well-blended.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry falafel until golden brown on all sides (about 4 minutes per side).
- Assemble your bowl: layer mixed greens at the bottom, followed by cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and falafel.
- Top with sliced avocado and your choice of dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg