Name: Baked falafel & cauliflower tabbouleh with avocado, pea & feta smash Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup cauliflower florets, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp baking powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup cooked quinoa; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup cucumber, diced; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 ripe avocado; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; Juice of 1/2 lemon

How To Make Baked falafel & cauliflower tabbouleh with avocado, pea & feta smash

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup cauliflower florets, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup cucumber, diced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 ripe avocado
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, cauliflower, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
Shape the mixture into small balls or patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with olive oil.
Bake falafel for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
In the meantime, prepare the tabbouleh by combining cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
For the avocado, pea, and feta smash, mash avocado and thawed peas together in a bowl. Stir in crumbled feta cheese and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve baked falafel with cauliflower tabbouleh and top with avocado, pea, and feta smash.

Nutrition

Calories : 315kcal
Total Fat : 16g
Saturated Fat : 3g
Cholesterol : 5mg
Sodium : 378mg
Total Carbohydrates : 33g
Dietary Fiber : 11g
Sugar : 5g
Protein : 13g

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