Mediterranean Box Recipe
Includes falafel, tabbouleh, and tzatziki sauce.
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Ingredients
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Falafel
Tabbouleh
Tzatziki Sauce
Method
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
- 8
- 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
- 12
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
