Main Ingredients:

• Falafel:

  • 1 ½ cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)

  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 3 tablespoons flour or breadcrumbs (for binding)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Oil for frying or baking

• Hummus:

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • ¼ cup tahini

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • Salt to taste

  • Water as needed for consistency

• Base Options:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice

  • 2 cups mixed greens

  • 1 large pita, cut into pieces

 Optional Additions:

• Fresh Vegetables:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cucumber, diced

  • 1 bell pepper, sliced

  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup shredded carrots

• Roasted Vegetables:

  • 1 zucchini, sliced

  • 1 eggplant, diced

  • 1 cup cauliflower florets

  • 1 sweet potato, cubed

• Grains & Extras:

  • ½ cup cooked bulgur or couscous

  • ½ avocado, sliced

  • ¼ cup olives, sliced

Dressing and Sauces:

• Tahini Sauce:

  • ¼ cup tahini

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • Salt to taste

• Lemon Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • Salt and pepper to taste 

• Spicy Option:

  • 1 teaspoon harissa paste or chilli sauce