Falafel Mezze Bowl – Lentils.org

Falafel Mezze Bowl

  By lentilsorg  ,

January 8, 2021

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A base of lentils and couscous is topped with greens, grilled zucchini and red bell peppers, picked red onions, a dollop of hummus, and 3 lentil falafel, drizzled with Lemon Tahini dressing and served with warm pita wedges.

  • Prep: 15 Minutes
  • Cook: 5 Minutes

  • 15 Minutes

    5 Minutes

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  • Yields: 10
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Directions

  1. To plate this dish, prepare a base of couscous and lentils in bowls. Top each bowl with greens, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion. Finish each serving with a dollop of hummus, 3 warm falafel, drizzle of dressing, and 2 wedges of warm pita bread.

*To make the Lemon Tahini Dressing:
Combine:
1 cup (250 mL) tahini, 1 cup (250 mL) water, ½ cup (125 mL) lemon juice, 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil, 1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic puree

Chef’s Tip:
As a vegan recipe, this concept can be taken to delicious places by simple additions like the sprinkling of nutritional yeast over the bowl to give a cheesy taste that would complement the other components nicely.

Ingredients

5 cups (1.25 L) couscous, cooked

5 cups (1.25 L) whole green lentils, cooked

10 cups (2.5 L) mixed greens

10 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and roasted or grilled

5 cups (1.25 L) red bell peppers, julienned, roasted or grilled

5 cups (1.25 L) red onion, thinly sliced and pickled

2 ½ cups (625 mL) hummus

30 each falafel

10 oz (300 mL) Lemon Tahini Dressing*

20 each pita wedges, warm

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size2 ¾ cups (675 mL)
Calories830
Sodium1290 mg
Potassium1350 mg
Protein30 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sugar15 g
Total Fat38 g
Saturated Fat3.5 g
Total Carbohydrates99 g
Dietary Fiber20 g