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Italian Falafel & Couscous Bowl

Italian Falafel & Couscous Bowl

with Roasted Veggies & Red Pesto Dressing
4.5(894)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 09, 2021
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Calories
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Protein
23.5g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Almond
  • Eggs
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Sesame
  • Eggs
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Almond
  • Brazil nut
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Pecan
  • Pine Nut
  • Pistachio
  • Walnut
  • Cashew
  • Peanuts
  • Traces of Cashew
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1

capsicum

1

carrot

1

zucchini

1

red onion

2 clove

garlic

½

lemon

1 tub

spinach falafel

(May be present: Sesame, Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Almond, Brazil nut, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Walnut, Cashew, Peanuts.)

1 sachet

red pesto

(Contains: Milk, Almond; May be present: Eggs, Macadamia, Walnut, Cashew.)

1 packet

mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs;)

1 packet

flaked almonds

(Contains: Almond; May be present: Sesame, Milk, Soy, Brazil nut, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Walnut, Peanuts, Cashew.)

1 cube

vegetable stock

1 packet

couscous

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)

1 bunch

parsley

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

2 tsp

water (for the dressing)

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk;)

¾ cup

water (for the couscous)

per serving
Energy (kJ)3410 kJ
Fat57.9 g
of which saturates8.9 g
Carbohydrate61.2 g
of which sugars25.3 g
Protein23.5 g
Sodium1946 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Baking Tray
Baking Paper
Medium Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Cut the capsicum into bite-sized chunks. Cut the carrot into small chunks. Cut the zucchini into thick half-moons. Place the veggies on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.

2
2

While the veggies are roasting, thinly slice the red onion. Finely chop the garlic. Zest the lemon to get a pinch and slice into wedges. Use your hands to break each spinach falafel into quarters (don't worry if they crumble!). In a small bowl, combine the red pesto, mayonnaise and water (for the dressing). Heat a large frying pan over a mediumhigh heat. Add the flaked almonds and toast, tossing, until golden, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

3
3

Return the frying pan to a medium heat with the butter and a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the onion, stirring, until softened, 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.

4
4

While the onion is cooking, heat a medium saucepan over a medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the water (for the couscous) and crumbled vegetable stock (1 cube for 2 people / 2 cubes for 4 people). Bring to the boil. Add the couscous and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and remove from the heat. Set aside until all the water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Fluff up with a fork and stir through the roasted veggies, lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice.

5
5

While the couscous is cooking, return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with enough olive oil to coat the base. When the oil is hot, cook the falafels, tossing, until deep golden brown, 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Season.

6
6

Roughly chop the parsley leaves. Divide the couscous between bowls and top with the falafels and cooked onions. Drizzle over the pesto dressing and garnish with the flaked almonds and parsley. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges.

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