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The Ultimate Falafel Bowls (Homemade Cava Bowls – So Fresh!)

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A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring crispy falafel, fresh vegetables, hearty grains, and creamy sauces for a wholesome and flavorful meal.

  • Total Time: 54 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped baby spinach
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup chopped purple cabbage
  • 1216 baked falafel patties
  • 2 cups Israeli salad (chopped cucumber, tomato, onion)
  • 1/2 cup hummus
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki
  • 1/4 cup harissa (optional)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/4 cup pickled onions (optional)
  • Tahini dressing as needed
  • Pita bread or pita chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare falafel by baking until golden and crispy.
  2. Cook brown rice or prepare cauliflower rice.
  3. Chop vegetables and mix Israeli salad.
  4. Divide spinach evenly into 4 bowls.
  5. Add rice and cabbage to each bowl.
  6. Top each bowl with 3–4 falafel patties.
  7. Add Israeli salad to each serving.
  8. Spoon hummus and tzatziki onto each bowl.
  9. Add harissa if desired for spice.
  10. Sprinkle feta and pickled onions on top.
  11. Drizzle with tahini dressing and serve with pita.

Notes

  • Use store-bought falafel for convenience.
  • Keep components separate for meal prep freshness.
  • Reheat falafel in oven for best texture.
  • Omit feta and use dairy-free sauces for vegan version.
  • Add roasted vegetables for extra flavor.
  • Adjust spice level by controlling harissa amount.
  • Substitute grains like quinoa or couscous if desired.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Assembly
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg