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Gluten-Free Falafel Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Name: Gluten-Free Falafel Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry chickpeas (soaked overnight and drained) or 1½ cups canned chickpeas (drained + dried thoroughly); 1 small onion, roughly chopped; 3 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp coriander; Salt to taste; 1/2 tsp baking powder (gluten-free); 2–3 tbsp chickpea flour or gluten-free flour; Olive oil for pan frying; 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cucumber, diced; 2 tbsp chopped red onion (optional); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, grated; 2–4 tbsp water (to thin); Salt to taste

Category:

Appetizer

Difficulty: Medium

Serves:

2 people

Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus soaking chickpeas if needed)

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Rating:

(0.00/5)

June 25, 2025 by Chef Molly

A hearty, fresh, and satisfying bowl featuring crispy gluten-free falafel, a creamy tahini drizzle, and a bright chopped salad—all free from gluten, soy, and dairy. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner!

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What You’ll Need:

For the Falafel

1 cup dry chickpeas (soaked overnight and drained) or 1½ cups canned chickpeas (drained + dried thoroughly)
1 small onion, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp baking powder (gluten-free)
2–3 tbsp chickpea flour or gluten-free flour
Olive oil for pan frying

For the Salad

2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, diced
2 tbsp chopped red onion (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Tahini Dressing

1/4 cup tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, grated
2–4 tbsp water (to thin)
Salt to taste

Prepration for:Gluten-Free Falafel Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Step 1/4

Make the Falafel: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, and salt. Pulse until coarse but sticky. Add baking powder and chickpea flour. Mix until combined. If too wet, add a little more flour. Form into small balls or patties. Pan-fry in a little oil over medium heat until crispy and browned on both sides (about 3–4 minutes per side).

Step 2/4

Make the Salad: In a large bowl, combine spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Toss with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 3/4

Make the Tahini Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Add water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Step 4/4

Assemble: Spread a little tahini dressing in the bowl. Add the salad on one side and falafel on the other. Drizzle extra tahini sauce over the top and garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds if desired.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Tips: Bake falafel for a lighter version at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Add a gluten-free flatbread on the side for a full meal.

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Gluten-Free Falafel Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Directions

Step 1

Make the Falafel:
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, and salt. Pulse until coarse but sticky.
Add baking powder and chickpea flour. Mix until combined. If too wet, add a little more flour.
Form into small balls or patties.
Pan-fry in a little oil over medium heat until crispy and browned on both sides (about 3–4 minutes per side).

Step 2

Make the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Toss with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Make the Tahini Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
Add water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Step 4

Assemble:
Spread a little tahini dressing in the bowl.
Add the salad on one side and falafel on the other.
Drizzle extra tahini sauce over the top and garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds if desired.

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Gluten-Free Falafel Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

What You’ll Need:

For the Falafel

For the Salad

For the Tahini Dressing

Prepration for:Gluten-Free Falafel Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

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