Paleo & Gluten Free Eats

Perfect Whole30 Blender Cauliflower Falafel Tahini Bowl

These warm flavorful falafels are better than the real deal, because they are packed with cauliflower and fresh herbs! A low carb delicious whole30 meal that is easily made in a blender.

CourseMain Dish

Servings	Prep Time
16falafel	10minutes

Cook Time

40minutes

Servings	Prep Time
16falafel	10minutes

Cook Time

40minutes

Ingredients

Falafel

2cups minced cauliflowerTo make minced cauliflower, just blend the cauliflower in your food processor until it’s minced.
1cup minced fresh onion
1/2cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2cup almond flour
1medium egg
1tablespoon arrowroot flour
3cloves garlic
4teaspoons cumin powder
1teaspoon sea salt
1/2teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2teapsoon chili powder
4tablespoons olive oilfor cooking

Tahini Dressing

1/2cup sesame oil
1/4cup tahini
2tablespoons lemon juice
2teaspoons maple syrupor date paste for whole30.
1/2teaspoon lemon zest

Greens

4-8cups baby kaleMake your salad as big or small as you want.
1cup cherry tomatoescut in halves
1/4cup pine nuts
1/4cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4cup green onionschopped

Instructions

Falafel

Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor blend all the ingredients, except the minced cauliflower and olive oil. Blend until the herbs are minced.
Once the herbs are minced, add in the minced cauliflower and pulse until combined.
Form the falafel dough into 16 1 1/2″ round balls. Use a pastry brush and brush each falafel with olive oil.
Cook for 20 minutes on 400F then rotate the falafels and cook for another 20 minutes.

Tahini Dressing

Combine all the ingredients for the tahini dressing in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Greens

Plate the greens then top with falafel and tahini dressing.