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Mediterranean Box Recipe

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Dec 24 2025

1h 30m

Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Mediterranean Box in just 1h 30m. Includes falafel, tabbouleh, and tzatziki sauce.

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Ingredients

Falafel

Tabbouleh

Tzatziki Sauce

Preparation

Falafel

1. Prepare the Chickpeas

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Allow them to dry for a bit.

2. Blend Ingredients

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely blended but not pureed.

3. Add Flour

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the all-purpose flour until combined. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes.

4. Shape Falafel

With wet hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties.

5. Fry Falafel

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

Tabbouleh

6. Prepare Bulgur

In a bowl, combine bulgur wheat and boiling water. Cover and let it sit for about 20 minutes until the water is absorbed.

7. Chop Vegetables

Finely chop the parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber.

8. Combine Ingredients

Once the bulgur has cooled, fluff it with a fork and add the chopped vegetables, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Mix well.

9. Chill

Refrigerate the tabbouleh for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Tzatziki Sauce

10. Grate Cucumber

Grate the half cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean cloth.

11. Mix Ingredients

In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and dill. Stir until well combined.

12. Chill

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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