Jul 09 2026
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Rice Bowl With Falafel Recipe

Inspired by Main Street Gyro
Time1h
Serves4

Our homemade specially seasoned rice pilaf, served with three falafel balls, topped with tomatoes and red onions. Served with your choice of one homemade sauce.

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Ingredients

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Rice Pilaf

Falafel

Toppings

Sauce

Method

Rice Pilaf Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    Add the long-grain rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat the rice with the oil and onions. Add the vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, cumin, and turmeric. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

  3. 3

    Fluff the Rice

    Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Falafel Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Falafel Mixture

    In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarse but holds together when formed into a ball.

  2. 5

    Shape the Falafel

    Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add flour and baking powder. Mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.

  3. 6

    Fry the Falafel

    In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the falafel balls in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Rice Bowl

    In a serving bowl, place a generous scoop of rice pilaf. Top with 3 falafel balls, diced tomatoes, and sliced red onions. Drizzle with tahini sauce or your sauce of choice.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Enjoy your Rice Bowl with Falafel warm, garnished with extra herbs or sauce if desired.

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