Chef Nicolette's Falafel Bowl

February 23, 2024

Chef Nicolette's Falafel Bowl

Chef Nicolette’s Falafel Bowl

Serves 2

2-4 Luke’s Za’atar Falafel (available at the deli)

1 cup diced Persian cucumber

¼ cup kalamata olives, roughly chopped 

¼ cup thinly sliced spring onion greens

2 Tb Luke’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tb lemon juice

Salt to taste

½ cup Luke’s Baba Ganoush

2 cup fresh dill sprigs

2 cups cilantro springs

Heavy pinch of Za’atar seasoning

 

Place falafel in 350 degree oven or toaster oven to warm and crisp, about 10 minutes.  

 

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, kalamata olives, spring onion, lemon juice, olive oil and salt and mix.  Set aside.

 

In a shallow serving bowl, swoosh the baba ganoush across the bottom.  Top with warm falafel to one side.  On the other side, place your cucumber salad.  Scatter cilantro, dill and za’atar over the whole bowl.  Garnish with additional olive oil if desired.  Enjoy!

 





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