Recipe Details

Falafel Bowls with Tahini Sauce

Lunch Recipes
Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package frozen prepared falafel

  • ⅔ cup water

  • ½ cup whole-wheat couscous

  • 1 (16 ounce) bag steam-in-bag fresh green beans

  • 1/2 cup Tahini Sauce (see associated recipe)

  • ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives

  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Description

  1. Prepare falafel according to package directions; set aside to cool.

  2. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. Allow to stand until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; set aside.

  3. Prepare green beans according to package directions.

  4. Prepare Tahini Sauce. Divide among 4 small condiment containers with lids and refrigerate.

  5. Divide the green beans among 4 single-serving containers with lids. Top each with 1/2 cup couscous, one-fourth of the falafel and 1 tablespoon each olives and feta. Seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

  6. To serve, reheat in the microwave until heated through, about 2 minutes. Dress with tahini sauce just before eating.

 

Tips: Prepare through (5); refrigerate sealed containers for up to 4 days. Reheat as directed in (6).