Cook time: 20 minutes
couple, family
The chickpeas in the falafel mix are soaked in water overnight, then blended with all the goodness. Keep in mind that the chickpeas are raw and require a decent amount of time when cooking.
*If you’re on the gluten-free plan, you have quinoa instead of couscous. Cook the quinoa in boiling water for about 12 minutes, until sprouted and soft.
^Mint is a shared ingredient, use half for this week.
Boil the kettle.
Add the couscous to a bowl. Add enough boiling water to just cover, then cover the bowl with a plate or cling wrap and let sit for 10 minutes.
On the gluten free plan. Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Cook the quinoa in boiling water for between 10-12 minutes, until soft.
Cut the tomatoes into wedges.
Slice cucumber into half-moons.
Zest the lemon, before cutting in half and juicing.
Combine the cucumber and tomatoes with a pinch of salt and a splash of olive oil.
Grate the beetroot and carrot, mix together.
To make the tabbouleh, use a fork to break up the couscous/quinoa.
Remove the leaves from the parsley and mint stalks, discard the stalk and roughly chop the leaves.
Add to the cooked bulgur /quinoa along with lemon zest and juice, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt, then fold together.
Heat 1 cm of oil in a pan over a medium heat. Form falafel mix into golf ball sized portions and flatten into patties. Fry in a pan for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Place on a paper towel and season with a little salt.
Spoon the tabbouleh into bowls, top with tomatoes and cucumber.
Lay out the falafel on one side of the bowl along with grated carrot and beetroot.
Add a dollop of hummus.
Finish with a drizzle of garlic yoghurt.
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