Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl Recipe with Falafel and Garlic Tahini Sauce

tahini

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Farro is nutritious and less expensive.

Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine quinoa and water in a pot; bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is fluffy, about 15 minutes.

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; pulse until combined.

Form chickpea mixture into small balls or patties.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook falafel until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water until smooth; season with salt.

Prepare a bed of mixed greens in serving bowls; top with cooked quinoa and falafel.

Add diced cucumber and tomato on top of the bowl.

Drizzle garlic tahini sauce over the bowl before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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