Lunch
Meal Prep Falafel Bowls with Tahini Sauce
These quick couscous bowls come together in 20 minutes thanks to healthy convenience items like frozen falafel and steam-in-bag fresh green beans. Whisk together the simple tahini sauce while the other ingredients cook.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package frozen prepared falafel
- ⅔ cup water
- ½ cup whole-wheat couscous
- 1 (16 ounce) bag steam-in-bag fresh green beans
- 1/2 cup tahini sauce
- ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
- Prepare falafel according to package directions; set aside to cool.
- Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. Allow to stand until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; set aside.
- Prepare green beans according to package directions.
- Prepare Tahini Sauce. Divide among 4 small condiment containers with lids and refrigerate.
- Divide the green beans among 4 single-serving containers with lids. Top each with 1/2 cup couscous, one-fourth of the falafel and 1 tablespoon each olives and feta. Seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- To serve, reheat in the microwave until heated through, about 2 minutes. Dress with tahini sauce just before eating.
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