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Cava Falafel

Cava Falafel Recipe

Cava falafel bowls are a popular, nutritious, and flavorful meal inspired by the Mediterranean cuisine served at Cava Grill.
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Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: cava falafel recipe
Servings: 16 bowls
Calories: 535kcal

Equipment

  • chopping board
  • knife
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients

  • 2 batch baked falafel
  • 4 cups cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice
  • 0.5 cup harissa*
  • 4 cups Israeli salad
  • 1 cup tzatziki
  • 1 cup hummus
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta
  • 2 cup chopped purple cabbage
  • pita bread or pita chips for serving
  • zesty tahini dressing to taste
  • 0.5 cup pickled onions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Prepare brown rice or cauliflower rice according to package instructions or by pulsing cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles grains.
  • Mix cooked rice (or cauliflower rice) with chopped purple cabbage in a large bowl.
  • Shape the falafel mixture into small balls and bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway until they're crispy and golden brown.
  • While falafel bakes, prepare the Israeli salad by chopping cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into small pieces. Toss them in a bowl with olive oil and lemon juice.
  • In a separate bowl, combine hummus and tzatziki to create a creamy sauce.
  • Assemble the bowl by layering rice-cabbage mix, falafel, Israeli salad, crumbled feta, pickled onions, and harissa.
  • Drizzle zesty tahini dressing over the bowl and serve with pita bread or pita chips on the side.

Notes

  • To save time, you can use store-bought falafel mix instead of making your own from scratch.
  • To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free pita bread or pita chips, and make sure to use a gluten-free falafel mix or make your own from ground chickpeas.
  • You can add any other desired toppings like roasted vegetables, olives, or fresh herbs to make the bowl even more flavorful.
  • To make the falafel more crispy, you can broil it for a few minutes after baking.
  • If you don't have time to make all the components, you can use pre-made hummus, tzatziki, and tahini dressing.
  • You can also make a big batch of falafel and freeze them for future use. Just thaw and bake when you're ready to eat.

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcal
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