Best 4 Baked Falafel Cauliflower Tabbouleh With Avocado Pea Feta Smash Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with this scrumptious baked falafel cauliflower tabbouleh with avocado pea feta smash recipe. This tantalizing dish blends the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create a delightful and wholesome meal. Baked falafel balls, crispy cauliflower florets, and a refreshing tabbouleh salad come together in perfect harmony, topped with a creamy and flavorful avocado pea feta smash.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CAULIFLOWER FALAFEL



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A baked low carb falafel made with cauliflower for a low carb lunch

Provided by Angela Coleby

Categories     Appetizer

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 head cauliflower (made into cauliflower rice)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 spring onions (chopped)
1/2 cup cilantro, fresh
3 cloves garlic (peeled & chopped)
2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/2 cup almond flour
1 medium egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on a medium heat and gently saute the cauliflower rice for 5-8 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees.
  • Place the cauliflower, green onions, fresh coriander, garlic, cumin, ground coriander, egg, salt, pepper and almond flour in a food processor. Pulse for 15-20 seconds for the mixture comes together. If it is too sticky, add more almond flour.
  • Shape the mixture into small patties and place on a parchment paper lined oven tray.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, turning over half-way through until golden and firm.
  • Serve with flatbread, salad and tahini sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 patty, Calories 41 kcal, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g

BAKED FALAFEL & CAULIFLOWER TABBOULEH WITH AVOCADO, PEA & FETA SMASH



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Make these easy falafels for lunch, served with cauliflower tabbouleh and an avocado, pea and feta smash. Super healthy, it delivers all five of your five-a-day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 58m

Number Of Ingredients 17

400g can chickpeas , drained (or 85g dried chickpeas soaked in 500ml cold water overnight, then drained)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
½ small red onion , quartered
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp sesame seeds
½ tsp baking powder (gluten free if you like)
small pack parsley , stalks and leaves separated, leaves chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
½ small cauliflower , cut into florets
½ small pack mint , leaves chopped
1 lemon , juiced and ½ zested
200g frozen peas
½ medium, ripe avocado
30g feta
2 handfuls rocket

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment. Tip the chickpeas, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground coriander, cayenne pepper, red onion, garlic, sesame seeds, baking powder, parsley stalks and ½ tbsp water into a food processor. Blitz until everything is combined but not mushy - you want the falafel to have some texture, rather than being like hummus. Season to taste, then roll into 18 even-sized balls. Flatten each ball into a disc shape and put them on the baking sheet (the more surface area the crisper they will become). Brush them with ½ tbsp oil. Bake for 20 mins, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
  • Meanwhile, clean the food processor. Briefly pulse the cauliflower until you have a couscous consistency. Mix the cauliflower with the remaining ground spices, olive oil and seasoning. Tip onto a baking tray and roast for 10-12 mins, stirring occasionally, until slightly toasted. Once cool, mix through the chopped parsley, mint and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season to taste.
  • Put the frozen peas in a microwavable bowl, cover and cook on high for 2-3 mins. Drain off all the water, then roughly mash. Add the avocado and mash again to combine. Crumble in the feta, mix, then add the lemon zest and another squeeze of lemon juice, and seasoning to taste.
  • Toss the rocket leaves in a final squeeze of lemon juice, then serve with the falafel and cauliflower tabbouleh, rocket and the pea and avocado smash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 18 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.77 milligram of sodium

FALAFEL WITH TABBOULEH AND TAHINI SAUCE



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This recipe plays up Middle Eastern flavors and includes lots of fresh green herbs in the tabbouleh and falafel. Adding pomegranate molasses to the tahini lightens up the fat content and the yogurt also gives the sesame paste the lighter acidic kick it needs, helping the lemon juice.

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings (12 falafel)

Number Of Ingredients 33

1 pound dried chickpeas, soaked in water overnight, drained and rinsed
1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons chickpea flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch cayenne pepper
Canola oil, for frying
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup bulgur wheat
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups boiling water
1 clove garlic, smashed into a paste
1 lemon, zested and juice
1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeds removed and diced
1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
1/2 red onion, minced
3 scallions, greens thinly sliced and whites removed
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
2 sprigs mint, leaves removed and chopped
Kosher salt
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
Kosher salt
4 cups sliced romaine lettuce, for serving
Pita bread, lightly toasted, for serving

Steps:

  • For the falafel: To the bowl of a food processor, add the chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, chickpea flour, ground cumin, salt, baking soda, onions and garlic. Pulse until the mixture is a coarse paste. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and then pulse again to make sure the ingredients are fully combined. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside to rest for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the sesame seeds, baking powder and cayenne. Mix to combine.
  • Scoop the mixture using a 3-ounce cookie scoop and place onto a sheet tray. Roll each falafel into a ball and then lightly squish into patties. Dust each patty with chickpea flour.
  • Fill a large high-sided pan with 1 inch of canola oil and add the olive oil. Turn on the heat to low and gently heat the oil until it shimmers. Test the oil with a pinch of flour; if it sizzles, the oil is ready. Working in batches, fry the falafel, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, season immediately with kosher salt, then transfer to a sheet tray lined with a rack. Repeat with remaining falafel patties.
  • For the tabbouleh: Add the bulgur and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil into a large, heat-resistant bowl. Mix with a spoon to coat the bulgur with the oil. Cover the bulgur with the boiling water, cover with plastic wrap and set aside to steam for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the soaked bulgur through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the water. Spread the bulgur onto a quarter sheet tray to cool.
  • Add the garlic paste, lemon zest, lemon juice and remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil into a large bowl and whisk to combine. Put the cooled bulgur, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, scallions, parsley and mint into another large bowl. Fold the dressing into the bulgur mixture and season with kosher salt to taste.
  • For the tahini sauce: Add the tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses and kosher salt to taste into a bowl. Whisk to combine. If the mixture is too thick, you can thin it out with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.
  • To serve, plate the romaine lettuce and top with the falafel. Serve alongside the toasted pita bread, tabbouleh and top with a drizzle of tahini sauce.

TABBOULEH WITH AVOCADO AND FETA CHEESE



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Categories     Salad     Dairy     Herb     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Feta     Avocado     Fall     Bulgur     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups hot water
1/2 cup bulgur*
12 ounces plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
4 green onions, chopped
§ cucumber, peeled, seeded, finely chopped
4 radishes, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 avocados, pitted, peeled, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine 1 1/2 cups hot water and bulgur in large bowl. Cover tightly and let stand until bulgur is tender, about 45 minutes. Strain bulgur. Place bulgur in clean dry towel and squeeze out any excess liquid. Return bulgur to bowl.
  • Add tomatoes, parsley, onions, cucumber, radishes, cheese, mint and lemon peel to bulgur. Stir to combine. Whisk oil and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add all but 2 tablespoons dressing to bulgur mixture. Toss to combine. Season tabbouleh to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add avocado slices to remaining dressing; toss to coat. Mound tabbouleh on platter. Garnish with avocado slices.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality cauliflower. This will ensure that your baked falafel is flavorful and moist.
  • Don't over-process the cauliflower. Pulse it in a food processor just until it resembles coarse crumbs. If it's too fine, your falafel will be mushy.
  • Season the falafel mixture well. Use a variety of spices, such as cumin, coriander, and paprika, to give it flavor.
  • Form the falafel into balls that are about the size of golf balls. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the falafel until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. This should take about 20 minutes.
  • Prepare the tabbouleh and avocado-pea-feta smash while the falafel is baking. This will save you time and ensure that everything is ready at the same time.
  • Serve the falafel with the tabbouleh, avocado-pea-feta smash, and your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Conclusion:

This baked falafel cauliflower tabbouleh with avocado-pea-feta smash is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend brunch. The falafel is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the tabbouleh and avocado-pea-feta smash are both refreshing and flavorful. This recipe is sure to become a favorite!

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