Mediterranean · dinner
Air-Fryer Falafel Couscous Bowls
A meatless night that reuses the week's couscous, arugula and lemon, with no extra cooking beyond the air fryer.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 2
- Est. cost
- $15
Ingredients
For 2 servings
Frozen
- frozen falafel12 oz
Pantry & grains
- couscous¾ cup
- olive oil1 tbsp
Produce
- arugula2 cup
- cucumber1 piece
- cherry tomato1 cup
- lemon1 piece
Dairy & eggs
- hummus½ cup
Spices
- salt½ tsp
- black pepper¼ tsp
Method
- 1
Heat the air fryer to 375°F. Cook the frozen falafel in a single layer for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway, until deep brown and crisp.
- 2
Meanwhile, bring 3/4 cup water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and take off the heat for 5 minutes.
- 3
Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the olive oil, the zest of half the lemon, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- 4
Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Toss them with the arugula, a squeeze of lemon, salt and pepper.
- 5
Whisk the hummus with 2-3 tbsp water and 1 tbsp lemon juice until it pours like thick dressing.
- 6
Divide the couscous and salad between bowls, top with the hot falafel, and drizzle with the hummus sauce.
Kitchen note
Cook extra couscous and keep the salad undressed. Leftovers make a cold lunch bowl the next day.Approximate per serving: 640 calories, 22g protein. These are estimates, not lab-tested nutrition facts.
Cost is an estimate at typical US supermarket prices; staples like oil, salt and spices are counted at a few cents.
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