Mediterrean Falafel Bowl

MAKES 20 FALAFELS

Ingredients:

3 cloves garlic

2 green onions

1 C parsley

1/2 C cilantro

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp paprika

14 oz can chickpeas, drained

3 TBSP ground flaxseed

3 TBSP hemp seed

3 TBSP rice flour or flour of choice

Cucumber Tzatziki Ingredients:

1 C vegan greek yogurt

1/2 C finely chopped cucumber

1 garlic clove, pressed

2 TBSP fresh dill, chopped

1 lime, zested and juiced

salt and pepper, to taste

Rice Bowl Ingredients:

basmati rice

cilantro, finely chopped

green peas

crunchy chickpeas

lettuce

Directions:

Add garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, and seasonings to a food processor and blend until well combined. Add in remaining falafel ingredients except flour and pulse until combined but NOT pureed. Add in flour 1 TBSP at a time and pulse until mixture is no longer wet.

Roll into 1.5-2 TBSP sized balls and flatten slightly. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Spray lightly with oil (optional) and bake for 25-30 minutes at 375.

Combine all ingredients for tzatziki.

Stir chopped cilantro into cooked rice. Place a bed of lettuce and rice in bowls. Top with peas, chickpeas, falafel, and drizzle with tzatziki.

Recipe by: jackfruitfulkitchen