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Falafel Lentil Bowl with Tahini Feta Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can Westbrae Organic Lentil Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 of a cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup onions diced (red or white)
  • 1/4 cup feta I used fat free kind
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced, depending on your garlic taste buds
  • 3 tbsps parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tbsps mint finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sumac optional if you have it on hand
  • sprinkle of garlic powder
  • sprinkle of sea salt
  • sprinkle of cracked black pepper
  • sprinkle of red pepper flakes
  • squeeze of lemon
  • 1 package Trader Joe's cooked Falafel

For Dressing:

  • 4 tbsps tahini + 1 tbsp of liquid from jar
  • 3 tbsps feta I used fat free
  • 2 tbsps light sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cold water + 1 tbsp as needed
  • squeeze of lemon
  • sea salt
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder

Garnish for Bowl:

  • shredded iceberg lettuce
  • diced tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Air fry the falafel at 400°F for 12 mins. Lightly spray the falafel first and then place in the air fryer. Flip over about half way through. I like to use 4 falafels per bowl, feel free to use as many as you like! Once done set aside.

  2. Lentil salad: In a large bowl combine lentil beans, cucumber, onions, feta, parsley, mint. Mix together. Next add in olive oil and spices mix. (I make this as a meal prep and heat up falafel during the week as I want.)
  3. Dressing: Place all ingredients in a small blender cup minus the spices and blend together. Next add in a sprinkle of the spices and squeeze of lemon juice and blend again. For a thick sauce consistency add a little less water. For a dressing consistency: follows directions as is and add up to a tbsp of water depending on preference.
  4. To assemble the bowl: place a good serving of the lentil salad in a large bowl. Then place air fried falafel next to the lentils. Place some shredded lettuce on the side. Place some diced tomatoes on the other side. Drizzle with tahini feta dressing & enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • You can prep this recipe at the start of the week and have it on hand during the week. I prefer to heat up the falafel each day and have the other parts of bowl ready to go. 
  • Westbrae Lentil Beans are some of my favorites! You can find at a local grocery store or online at amazon. Click here to see what the can looks like.