Name: Chipotle Falafel Bowls
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 bag Boca chipotle falafel bites; ¼ cup sliced peppers; 1 tsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 cup water; 3 tbsp enchilada sauce; ⅛ tsp cumin; ⅛ tsp ancho chili; ⅛ tsp salt; ½ cup couscous

While we’re not vegetarian or vegan, we are trying to eat more meat free meals. Lately we’ve started exploring the “fake meat” frozen section at the grocery store. Boca’s Chipotle Falafel Bites were intriguing to me. The mix of chickpeas and spice works very well together. I came up with this chipotle falafel bowl recipe for an easy weeknight meal.

I thought couscous would make a great base for this bowl, since falafel and couscous both originated in Northern Africa. Their textures also complement each other. If you’re unfamiliar with couscous, its basically tiny balls of pasta. My Kroger has it with the rice and grains.

Couscous can be awesome when it’s flavored well and quite blah if it’s not. Cooking couscous with crushed garlic, enchilada sauce, and a blend of spices ensures the base of this bowl doesn’t fall flat. And the enchilada sauce in the couscous plays well with the chipotle heat in the falafel bites.

OTHER VEGAN RECIPES: Curried Lentils w/ Cauliflower | Peanut Butter Granola | Cauliflower & Black Bean Burritos

Chipotle falafel bowls are an easy weeknight recipe.

There are usually 15 bites per bag, which gives 7-8 bites per bowl. In addition to the falafel bites, I kept things simple with just a few peppers. Mini peppers last awhile in the fridge and add so much color. Onions and I are declared enemies. But if that’s your thing, my ~~fiance~~ taste tester assures me onions would go well in this dish.

On it’s own this bowl is tasty, but simple. I like to break up the falafel bites in my bowl so I get some of everything in each spoonful. A bit of cheese, avocado, or pesto add some more flavors and textures if you want them.

Since you’re eating such a healthy meal, enjoy a beer or glass of wine for balance!

A bowl with couscous, red peppers, & Boca's Chipotle Falafel Bites.

Chipotle Falafel Bowls

An easy weeknight meal using Boca's Chipotle Falafel Bites.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Chipotle, Falafel

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

1 bag Boca chipotle falafel bites
¼ cup sliced peppers
1 tsp olive oil

For Couscous

3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup water
3 tbsp enchilada sauce
⅛ tsp cumin
⅛ tsp ancho chili
⅛ tsp salt
½ cup couscous

Instructions

Place falafel bites on baking sheet & bake according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook peppers in olive oil on medium high for 5 minutes.
In small pot, heat water, garlic, enchilada sauce & seasonings until boiling.
Add couscous to water, turn heat down, & cover for a 5 minutes.
Stir couscous, let stand a few minutes if there's still liquid to be absorbed.
Build a bowl with couscous, peppers & falafel bites. Congratulate yourself on a healthy meal & enjoy!