Low Carb Falafel Bowl

Elevate your weeknight meals with this Low Carb Falafel Bowl, a healthy twist on the classic Mediterranean favorite! Packed with protein from chickpeas and almond flour, these golden falafels are pan-fried for extra flavor and then baked to perfection. Nestled atop a vibrant bed of mixed greens, crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, and tangy red onion, this bowl is as colorful as it is satisfying. A luscious tahini dressing with a hint of lemon ties everything together, delivering an indulgent yet guilt-free meal that’s perfect for low-carb and gluten-free lifestyles. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy days when you crave something fresh, flavorful, and wholesome.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 medium cucumber, sliced
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.25 teaspoon optional: hot sauce or chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well blended but not completely pureed.

Step 3

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the almond flour and egg until completely combined.

Step 4

Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter) and flatten slightly to form patties.

Step 5

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook falafels for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Step 6

Transfer the falafels to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Step 7

While the falafels are baking, prepare the tahini dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and optional hot sauce until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

Assemble the falafel bowls: Divide mixed greens among four bowls. Top with cucumber slices, diced tomato, and red onion slices.

Step 9

Place a few falafels on top of each bowl and drizzle with tahini dressing.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb falafel bowl!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1564.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1976.9

Total Fat 143.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 3074.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.2g	0%
Total Sugars 30.9g
Protein 70.0g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 5470.0mg	0%
Iron 21453.2mg	0%
Potassium 3721.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.5%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 25.1%