Falafel Bowl with Tahini

Crispy baked falafel over greens with hummus, veggies, and a tahini drizzle.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Why this fits a diabetes-friendly diet

At 51g of carbs per serving, it's worth pairing with protein or fat and watching portion size to keep the resulting blood sugar rise gradual, and its estimated glycemic index of ~45 means the carbs it does have tend to digest slowly rather than spiking blood sugar fast, and 20g of protein per serving also helps slow digestion and blunt any post-meal rise, and 15g of fiber per serving adds the same slowing effect.

• 1 1/2 cup chickpeas
• 2 clove garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup hummus
• 1/2 cup cucumber
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pulse chickpeas, garlic, cumin, and parsley in a food processor; form patties.
3. Bake falafel patties 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. Whisk tahini with lemon juice and a splash of water.
5. Assemble bowls with hummus, cucumber, tomatoes, and falafel; drizzle with tahini sauce.