Falafel Bowl
Falafel Bowl is ready in 30 minutes (25 hands-on) and has 643 kcal and 24 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.43. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 30 min
- Hands-on
- 25 min
- Calories
- 643 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.43
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Chickpeas (can, drained)360 g
- Wheat flour30 g
- Garlic10 g
- Onion40 g
- Ground cumin6 g
- Baking powder4 g
- Olive oil20 g
- Cooked quinoa (pouch)240 g
- Cucumber120 g
- Cherry tomatoes120 g
- Red onion30 g
- Greek-style yogurt80 g
- Lemon20 g
- Fresh parsley (optional)6 g
Method
Drain the chickpeas well and mash them in a bowl with the chopped garlic and onion until mostly smooth.
Mix in the flour, cumin and baking powder, then shape the mixture into 6 small falafel patties.
Warm the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the falafel for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden.
Mix the greek yogurt with a squeeze of lemon juice to make the dressing.
Build the bowl with the quinoa, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes and red onion.
Top with the falafel, drizzle with the yogurt dressing and scatter with parsley.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 643 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 91 g |
| Sugars | 13 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 18 g |
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