Nourishing Falafel & Pea Pod Couscous Bowl
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Nourishing Falafel & Pea Pod Couscous Bowl

Nourishing Falafel & Pea Pod Couscous Bowl

with Tomato Salad & Plant-Based Basil Pesto

When a wholesome and nutritious dinner tastes as good as this one, it's easy to do your body a favour. Tuck in and let the refreshing carrot couscous, warm falafel and moreish plant-based pesto take you to a state of bliss.

We’ve replaced the radish in this recipe with tomato due to local ingredient availability. It’ll be just as delicious, just follow your recipe card!

Tags:
Plant Based
•Climate Superstar
Allergens:
Almond
•Gluten(Wheat)
•Gluten
•cashews

Always read product labels for the most up-to-date allergen information. Visit hellofresh.co.nz/foodinfo for allergen and ingredient information. If you have received a substitute ingredient, please be aware allergens may have changed

Total Time35 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

1

cucumber

1

tomato

2 clove

garlic

1 packet

roasted almonds

(Contains Almond; May be present Gluten, Peanut, Sesame, Milk, Soy. )

1

carrot

1 packet

Garlic Dip

(May be present Gluten, Egg, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Almond, Cashew, Brazil Nut, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut, Pine Nut. )

1 sachet

vegetable stock powder

1 packet

couscous

(Contains Gluten(Wheat); )

1 packet

falafel mix

½ packet

fine breadcrumbs

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

1 sachet

Turkish Sumac Seasoning

1 packet

baby spinach leaves

1 packet

Plant-Based Basil Pesto

(Contains cashews; May be present Egg, Gluten, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Soy. )

1 bag

Pea Pods

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

20 g

plant-based butter

¾ cup

water

drizzle

white wine vinegar

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)3664 kJ
Fat47.9 g
of which saturates8.8 g
Carbohydrate82.1 g
of which sugars9.8 g
Protein26.5 g
Sodium1670 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

•Medium Saucepan
•Lid
•Large Frying Pan

Instructions

1
1

• Thinly slice cucumber into half-moons. Roughly chop tomato. Trim pea pods. Finely chop garlic. Roughly chop roasted almonds. Grate carrot. • In a small bowl, combine garlic dip, a splash of water and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.

2
2

• In a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, the plantbased butter and half the carrot, stirring, until softened, 2-3 minutes. • Add vegetable stock powder and the water and bring to the boil. • Add couscous and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and remove from heat. Set aside until all the water has absorbed, 5 minutes. Fluff up with a fork.

3
3

• Meanwhile, combine falafel mix, fine breadcrumbs (see ingredients), Turkish sumac seasoning and the remaining carrot in a medium bowl. • Using damp hands, roll and press heaped tablespoons of falafel mixture into small balls (4-5 per person). Transfer to a plate.

4
4

• In a large frying pan, heat olive oil (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people) over mediumhigh heat. When oil is hot, cook falafels, turning, until browned and heated through, 5-7 minutes (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. • Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add pea pods and cook until tender, 2-3 minutes.

TIP: Ensuring the oil in the pan is hot before cooking gives the falafels a crispy texture and prevents them from sticking. TIP: Cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded!

5
5

• Add baby spinach leaves and pea pods to the couscous and stir to combine. • In a second medium bowl, combine cucumber, tomato, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of white wine vinegar and olive oil.

6
6

• Divide pea pod couscous and tomato salad between bowls. Top with falafels and drizzle with garlic sauce. • Dollop over plant-based basil pesto. Garnish with almonds to serve. Enjoy!