Easy Cava-Inspired Falafel Bowl Recipe: Easy Meal Prep Idea

This bowl is loaded with fresh herbs, homemade hummus, and tzatziki in under 30 minutes!

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A hearty plant-based falafel bowl that packs a satisfying punch. This will be your favorite easy meal idea and new go-to meal prep recipe because this falafel bowl is simply irresistible and effortless to make!

After reviewing my monthly lunch expenses, I found I was spending over $300/month on lunches or roughly $15/meal! Not including expenses for breakfast and dinner.

It was then that I decided to make my meals at home and I'm so glad I did! It tastes so much better and I always have leftovers for the week!

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PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES

YIELDS: 4 TO 5

Falafel Recipe:

• 1 whole parsley bunch

• 1 can of organic chickpeas rinsed

• 3 green onions

• 5 garlic cloves

• 1 tbsp EVOO

• 1 tsp of each (paprika, cumin, garlic, & baking powder)

Cooking Directions (see video):

1. Preheat oven to 400F.

2. Combine all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.

3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

4. Using a scooper or spoon, transfer the falafel mix onto the baking sheet.

5. Place in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Be sure to check on the falafels during the halfway point and give them a flip! This helps ensure they are cooked evenly.

Falafel Bowl Assembly:

• Lettuce

• Baked falafel

• Chopped cucumber 🥒

• Chopped tomatoes 🍅

• Tzatziki (I used a vegan version)

• Hummus

• Pickled red cabbage 🥬

• Handful of feta cheese (I used a plant-based version)

• Kalamata olives 🫒

Feel free to add any toppings you desire! This recipe is much better than the market spice bowl at Cava. It's also significantly cheaper and makes up to 5 lunches for your next meal prep!