Falafel Crumble

Name: Falafel Crumble
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed Or ¾ cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, pressure cooked until tender, and drained; ½ red onion, roughly chopped; 1 clove garlic; 2-3 sprigs cilantro; ½ cup breadcrumbs; ½ tsp cumin powder; ½ tbsp coriander powder; as needed (adjust if using canned chickpeas) Salt; to taste Crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp oil; Juice of ½ lime

Global Food & Fusion

Protein: Chickpeas
Complete the plate: Serve with pita
Turn leftovers into: Mediterranean Bowl →
Serves: 2
Hands-on · total: 10 min · 22 min (est.)
Walk-away: No

Plan ahead: soak chickpeas overnight. Canned works too - rinse and skip the soak.

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Worth knowing

Falafel Crumble is the perfect recipe for anyone who loves falafel but doesn't have the patience to shape, fry, or bake individual patties. You get all the familiar flavors in a quick, weeknight-friendly version that comes together in one pan.
The key is to leave a little moisture in the mixture before adding the breadcrumbs. If it becomes completely dry, the crumble can turn chewy instead of tender.
This crumble is incredibly versatile. Try it:
Stuffed into pita with hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, pickled onions, and tahini.
As the protein in a Mediterranean-style salad bowl.
Wrapped in a tortilla or flatbread.
Sprinkled over roasted vegetables or grain bowls.
For more topping combinations and serving inspiration, see the Mediterranean Bowl recipe, which uses many of the same fresh toppings and sauces to build a complete meal.

Day 2 plan

Batch-prep the filling/components, but assemble fresh. Keep crisp toppings, sauces, and greens separate so day-two portions stay fresh.

Chickpeasmedium effortprotein-forwardhigh-fiber

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Ingredients & method

Prep

10 mins

Cook

12 mins

Total

22 mins

Serves

scaled from 2 servings - quantities marked “to taste” or “as needed” aren’t adjusted

Ingredients

2 (15-ounce)can chickpeas, drained and rinsed Or ¾ cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, pressure cooked until tender, and drained1red onion, roughly chopped2 clovegarlic4-6sprigs cilantro1 cupbreadcrumbs1 tspcumin powder1 tbspcoriander powderas needed (adjust if using canned chickpeas)Saltto tasteCrushed red pepper flakes2 tbspoil

Juice of ½ lime

Instructions

01
Add the onion and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
02
Add the chickpeas, cilantro, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Pulse a few times until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Avoid blending it into a smooth paste - you want plenty of texture.
03
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add the chickpea mixture and spread it into an even layer.
04
Add salt and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Sauté for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to dry out and develop light golden bits.
05
If the mixture seems too dry, sprinkle in a little water before adding the breadcrumbs. Stir in the breadcrumbs and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until everything is lightly toasted and crumbly.
06
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and serve warm.

Worth knowing

Falafel Crumble is the perfect recipe for anyone who loves falafel but doesn't have the patience to shape, fry, or bake individual patties. You get all the familiar flavors in a quick, weeknight-friendly version that comes together in one pan.
The key is to leave a little moisture in the mixture before adding the breadcrumbs. If it becomes completely dry, the crumble can turn chewy instead of tender.
This crumble is incredibly versatile. Try it:
Stuffed into pita with hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, pickled onions, and tahini.
As the protein in a Mediterranean-style salad bowl.
Wrapped in a tortilla or flatbread.
Sprinkled over roasted vegetables or grain bowls.
For more topping combinations and serving inspiration, see the Mediterranean Bowl recipe, which uses many of the same fresh toppings and sauces to build a complete meal.