{"id":10715,"date":"2020-05-03T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-03T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehealthymaven.com\/?p=10715"},"modified":"2021-02-04T10:58:33","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T15:58:33","slug":"baked-falafel-buddha-bowls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehealthymaven.com\/baked-falafel-buddha-bowls\/","title":{"rendered":"Baked Falafel Bowls"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ll crave these plant-based Baked Falafel Bowls! Made with quinoa, roasted vegetables, greens and of course, baked falafel this vegan and gluten-free recipe makes a complete meal in one.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve been a blog reader for awhile, you know I\u2019ve dabbled in many different ways of eating. For the longest time I was convinced that I needed animal proteins with every meal. While I felt good physically, I had a feeling that the choices I was making weren\u2019t the best for the world around me. I\u2019ve since changed my tune when it comes to animal products. While I’m certainly not vegan and make no judgement on people who choose to eat meat, I have definitely benefited from incorporating more plant-based options into my diet.<\/span><\/p>\n

I know vegan meals (even vegetarian meals!) can be intimidating to meat lovers but this recipe is here to prove that vegan food isn\u2019t boring. It\u2019s packed with flavor and nutrients and will leave you feeling satisfied.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is falafel?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve never tried falafel before, you\u2019re in for a treat! It is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that is made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. They\u2019re basically rolled bean balls that are packed with herbs and spices and super flavorful! Traditionally, they are deep-fried but I\u2019m making an upgraded version that is baked (and still just as delicious).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ingredients Needed for This Recipe:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are three main components to these falafel bowls: the falafel, the dressing and the rest of the bowl ingredients. Don\u2019t let this ingredient list scare you \u2013 there are a lot of repeat ingredients!<\/span><\/p>\n

For the Falafel:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • Chickpeas<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fresh parsley<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Garlic cloves<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fresh lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Sea salt<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Cumin<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Almond meal or flour of your choice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Tahini Dressing:<\/b><\/p>\n

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    • Tahini<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Fresh lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Garlic clove<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Water<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Optional: za\u2019atar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      For the Bowls:<\/b><\/p>\n

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      • Quinoa<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Sweet potato<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Cauliflower<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Sea salt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n