Mediterranean-style Falafels with Tenderstem Broccoli, Courgette & Tahini Salad

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Vegan 1/3 daily fibre 4 of 5 a day Low sat fat

Mediterranean-style Falafels with Tenderstem Broccoli, Courgette & Tahini Salad

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Food group: Vegan

A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired bowl packed with flavor. Golden falafels sit atop fluffy quinoa with tenderstem broccoli, peppery rocket, and tangy pickled courgette. Finished with a rich sundried tomato tahini dressing and a squeeze of lemon for a fresh, zesty kick.

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Preheat the oven to 240C / fan 220C / gas mark 9
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper
  • Bring a medium saucepan filled with salted water to a boil
  • Pull out a large bowl, a small bowl, a sieve, a grater, a peeler & a measuring jug

Roast the veg

  • Cut the onion into 1cm thick wedges. Trim the broccoli and cut into thirds
  • Place both onto the lined baking tray, drizzle with 1 tsp oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 10 mins

Cook the quinoa

  • Add the quinoa to the saucepan and boil for 13-14 mins, until cooked, then drain and allow to cool slightly

Pickle the courgette

  • Peel the courgette into ribbons. Halve the lemon
  • In the large bowl, mix together the courgette ribbons with the juice from the lemon (or to taste) and a pinch of salt. Leave to pickle

Add the falafels & make the dressing

  • After 10 mins of roasting, add the falafels to the baking tray and roast for a further 5 mins, until the veg is golden and the falafels are warmed through
  • Meanwhile, finely grate the garlic. Pick the mint leaves from the stalks and finely chop
  • Put the tahini pot in the small bowl filled with hot water for 1 min to loosen
  • Empty and dry the bowl, then add the tahini, garlic and 50ml water (25ml for 1 person). Mix well until smooth, then add the sundried tomato paste. Season generously with salt and pepper

Assemble the salad & plate up

  • Add the roasted veg, quinoa, rocket, mint, half the dressing and 1 tbsp olive oil to the courgette bowl. Mix well and season with salt and pepper
  • Share the salad between bowls. Top with the falafels and remaining dressing. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds

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