Mediterranean Breakfast Bowl with Hummus and Falafel
A hearty and flavorful Mediterranean breakfast bowl featuring hummus, falafel, fresh vegetables, and a drizzle of tahini. Perfect for a nutritious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 4 falafel balls (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let cool slightly.
- Warm falafel in a skillet or oven until crispy.
- Assemble the bowl: spread hummus at the base, then add quinoa, falafel, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle with tahini and olive oil, then sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cumin or paprika to the hummus.
- Use gluten-free falafel if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg