Lebanese Falafel & Freekeh Breakfast Bowl with Tahini-Lemon Drizzle
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 1 · medium

A Middle Eastern-inspired breakfast featuring crispy herb-spiced chickpea falafel, nutty roasted freekeh grain, cucumber-tomato salad, and creamy tahini-lemon sauce. Hearty, protein-packed, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 medium onion, finely diced
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.25 tsp ground coriander
- 0.25 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, for binding
- 0.5 tsp sea salt, divided
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, divided
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 0.5 cup freekeh, uncooked
- 1.25 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium


