Falafel Bowl with Fried Eggplant and Tahini

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Mediterranean Bowls: 100 Fast, Flavorful, and Nourishing One-Bowl Meals

By Mahy Elamin

Published 2026

  • About

No words can describe the joy of making homemade falafel. This is my grandma’s recipe with all the Egyptian fixings a classic falafel would be served with: crispy, sesame-crusted golden falafel with a bright green inside with pita bread, a fried eggplant and peppers salad that’s dressed in garlic, coriander, and vinegar, a tangy finely minced lemony salad, and a generous amount of tahini sauce. Some green olives add the briny, salty finish to this bold favorite bowl. This recipe makes plent