Today we are making a vegetarian traybake with falafel. A traybake is the answer to busy days. You put everything on a baking tray and the oven does the rest. This way you have a nutritious meal without effort.
Traybake with falafel
5 minutes + 30 minutes oven
What is falafel?
Falafel, the delectable Mediterranean treat, is a vegetarian delicacy that has already captured the hearts of many people. These small, crunchy balls are made from ground chickpeas or broad beans, seasoned with a spice mix of cumin, coriander, garlic and other flavorful ingredients.
Preparation begins with soaking and grinding the legumes, then the resulting paste is seasoned and formed into small balls or discs. They are then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while remaining soft and creamy inside.
Falafel is not only delicious but also versatile. You can serve them paired with a delicious sweet potato stew or serve in a salad with cauliflower rice. Or so you serve them on this delicious traybake!
Falafel is not only loved by vegetarians and vegans, but is appreciated by people all over the world for its unique taste and texture. So, next time you are looking for a flavorful and plant-based option, be sure to try falafel!
What is a traybake?
What exactly is a traybake? A traybake is an easy and convenient way to prepare a complete meal. The idea is to put all the ingredients you want to use on one tray and then bake them together in the oven. You need minimal effort because the oven thus does all the work for you. Super easy for busy days.
You usually start with some meat, fish or meat substitute/ pulses and add vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, carrots or whatever you like. Then you season everything with spices, salt, pepper and some oil to make it flavorful.
The tray then goes into the oven and while it bakes there, the flavors mix and everything gets cooked. The result is a delicious and easy-to-prepare meal with little dishes. Moreover, it is also hearty and nutritious. Ideal!
Traybakes are great because you can vary endlessly with ingredients and flavors, and it's also perfect for busy days when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen. It's just a clever and tasty way to make a meal!
Traybake with falafel
This traybake with falafel consists of lots of delicious ingredients. I used potatoes as a base and to that I added zucchini and eggplant. I chose falafel as my protein source. This went into the oven with some herbs and olive oil and in the meantime I made a yogurt sauce to serve the traybake with. Top it all off with some pine nuts and fresh herbs and you have a fantastic meal. If you don't have time or don't feel like making your own sauce, you can also just use a ready-made sauce or dressing of your choice. A honey mustard sauce or garlic sauce would also taste really good with this.
What you need:
2
200 gr falafel
400 gr potato wedges
1 eggplant
1 zucchini
1 red onion
50 gr pomegranate seeds
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
salt and pepper
olive oil
For the dressing
150 ml yogurt
1 clove of garlic
few sprigs of fresh dill
few sprigs of fresh mint
What to do:
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
2
Slice the eggplant and cut stripes into it horizontally and vertically. Cut the zucchini into pieces. Cut the red onion into rings (if you prefer not to eat raw onion, you can also add the onion to the traybake before it goes into the oven).
3
Divide the eggplant, zucchini, potatoes and falafel over baking sheet. Drizzle with some olive oil, salt and pepper and the garlic powder and onion powder. Mix well and slide into the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes turn golden brown.
4
Coarsely chop the mint and dill. Squeeze one clove of garlic. Mix the herbs with the garlic and yogurt. Season with some salt and pepper.
5
Serve the traybake with the red onion, pomegranate seeds, yogurt dressing and some extra mint and dill.
6
Enjoy and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
