Smoky Falafel Bowls
with Tahini Drizzle- Sesame
- Sulphites
Hearty falafels are perked up with a spicy, garlicky tahini drizzle in this delicious and nutritious rice bowl.
Ingredients
8 unit
Falafel
¾ cup
Basmati Rice
1 unit
Vegetable Broth Concentrate
160 g
Sweet Bell Pepper
113 g
Baby Tomatoes
1 unit
Lemon
2 tbsp
Tahini
(Contains: Sesame)
1 tbsp
Shawarma Spice Blend
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 unit
Garlic, cloves
56 g
Baby Spinach
Not included in your delivery
2.5 tbsp
Oil*
¾ tsp
Sugar*
0.38 tsp
Salt*
¼ tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Garlic Guide for Step 4 (dbl for 4 ppl): 1/8 tsp mild, 1/4 tsp medium and 1/2 tsp extra! Heat a medium pot over medium heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then rice and Shawarma Spice Blend. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min. Add broth concentrate, 1 1/4 cups water and 1/4 tsp salt (dbl both for 4 ppl) and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. Remove the pot from heat. Set aside, still covered.
While rice cooks, halve tomatoes. Core, then cut pepper into 1/4-inch pieces. Peel, then mince or grate garlic. Zest, then juice half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 ppl). Cut any remaining lemon into wedges.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil, then falafels. Pan-fry until golden-brown, 4-5 min per side. (NOTE: Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches for 4 ppl if needed, using 1 tbsp oil per batch.)
While falafels cook, add tahini and 2 tbsp warm water (dbl for 4 ppl) to a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Add lemon zest, half the lemon juice, 1/2 tsp sugar (dbl for 4 ppl) and 1/4 tsp garlic to a small bowl. (NOTE: Reference garlic guide.) Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
Add remaining lemon juice, 1/4 tsp sugar and 1 tbsp oil (dbl both for 4 ppl) to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine. Add spinach, peppers and tomatoes, then toss to combine.
Fluff rice with a fork. Divide rice between bowls. Top with salad and falafels. Drizzle tahini sauce over top. Squeeze over a lemon wedge, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the falafel's taste, but some found the tahini sauce bitter or bland; consider adding more lemon juice to brighten it up.
- Ease of prep: Simple to assemble, though a few found the rice instructions tricky; toast the rice carefully to avoid burning.
- Suggestions: Add more falafels per serving for a heartier meal; try roasting the tomatoes and peppers for extra depth of flavor.
- Portions: Several customers felt the meal was light; consider increasing the amount of falafel and rice for a more filling dish.
- Texture: Some found the falafels dry; pair with extra sauce or consider adding a creamy element like hummus or tzatziki.
