Stuffed Peppers with Falafel

Stuffed Peppers with Falafel
Healthy
Meal
Published

November 24, 2023

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas, drained
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons chopped curly parsley
  • 4 bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs discarded
  • 1/4 c. finely chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 c. finely chopped cucumbers
  • 1/2 lemon
  • Tahini, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to a bowl.
  2. Add chickpeas, cumin, coriander, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  3. Arrange bell peppers in a baking dish and fill with chickpea mixture. Roast until peppers are tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, toss tomatoes and cucumbers with lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  5. Serve peppers topped with tomato salad and drizzled with tahini.

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