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vegan falafel buddha bowl

Vegan Falafel Buddha Bowl

This vegan falafel buddha bowl is packed with flavour, colours and nutrients- what's not to love! It's super easy to make too which is always a bonus!

Course Main Course
Cuisine Moroccan
Keyword Buddha Bowl, Vegan Falafel Buddha Bowl
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 person

Ingredients

  • 2 falafels
  • 1/4 can mixed beans, drained
  • 1/2 cube vegetarian stock cube
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 chopped garlic clove
  • 1 large handful kale
  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp vegan pesto (I use Sacla's)
  • 1 tbsp golden hummus, recipe on my blog
  • 1/4 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp salsa (optional)
  • chopped coriander (optional)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp tomato purée
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a kettle and add to a pan on high heat. Once it bubbles, add the rice and stock cube. Lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is soft.

  2. Meanwhile, add oil to a frying pan on medium heat. Throw in the chopped onion and stir until slightly translucent. Add the garlic and stir. 

  3. Add the cumin, coriander ,salt and pepper, mixed beans and tomato purée. Once stirred a few times, add a few tablespoons of water to add moisture. 

  4. Once the water has evaporated in the frying crumble in the falafels and continue to stir until the falafels are heated. Remove the falafel/bean mix and set aside.

  5. Microwave the kale in a bowl of water until slightly soft then drain. Heat up the pan you were using before and add the kale to get it slightly crispy. 

  6. Once the rice is fully cooked, stir through the vegan pesto.

  7. Assemble all the components in your favourite bowl and top with your chosen dips, avocado and optional chopped coriander.