Falafel with hummus and tabbouleh

Falafel with hummus and tabbouleh is ready in 45 minutes (30 hands-on) and has 694 kcal and 25 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.84. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Falafel with hummus and tabbouleh
Total time
45 min
Hands-on
30 min
Calories
694 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.84

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Chickpeas (can, drained)280 g
  • Rolled oats30 g
  • Onion40 g
  • Garlic6 g
  • Fresh parsley36 g
  • Fresh cilantro10 g
  • Ground cumin2 g
  • Olive oil20 g
  • Hummus80 g
  • Bulgur50 g
  • Cucumber120 g
  • Tomato200 g
  • Lemon40 g
  • Pita bread80 g

Method

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Cook Bulgur following the packet instructions, about 10–12 minutes.

  2. Drain, rinse and thoroughly dry the chickpeas. Grind the oats to flour in a blender; add the chickpeas, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin and half the parsley. Pulse into a coarse mixture and shape into 4–5 small flat falafels.

  3. Heat half the oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook the falafels for 4–5 minutes per side until firm, golden and hot throughout. Warm the pita in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side.

  4. Dice the cucumber and tomato and chop the remaining parsley. Toss with the cooked bulgur, remaining oil and lemon juice to make tabbouleh. Serve with the falafels, hummus and warm pita.

Nutrition per serving

Calories694 kcal
Protein25 g
Carbohydrates101 g
Sugars11 g
Fat23 g
Fiber20 g

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