Dinner for 4
Falafel Quinoa Bowls
$8.88for 420 minServes 4
Quinoa, greens, vegetables, and warmed falafel are topped with hummus, tahini, lemon, and olive oil.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Quinoa, 3 oz$0.20/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Romaine and salad greens, 0.5$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.00Typical price |
 | Frozen potatoes, 16 oz$0.14/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.24Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 5.25 oz$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
 | Cucumbers, 1$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
 | Red onions, 0.15 lb$1.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.23Typical price |
 | Alfredo, 4.25 oz$0.18/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.77Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.88 | ||
Swaps
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.22 per serving$8.88 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 16 precooked falafel balls
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1/4 cup tahini sauce
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa, then simmer it with one cup water in a small saucepan for 15 minutes.
- Warm the falafel in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, turning often.
- Chop the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion while the quinoa cooks.
- Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, two tablespoons water, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
- Divide the quinoa, greens, vegetables, falafel, and hummus among four bowls, then drizzle with the tahini dressing.
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