Falafel & Barley Bowls
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Blue Apron puts Falafel & Barley Bowls with with Baby Kale, Avocado & Pomegranate Dressing on the menu as a Seafood dish that holds up on a weeknight without asking much of the cook. At 800 kcal per serving and 54g of protein, the numbers fit most balanced eating frameworks without adjustment.
Falafel is a deep-fried ball or patty-shaped fritter of Egyptian origin that features in Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly Levantine cuisines. It is made from ground fava beans, chickpeas, or both, and mixed with herbs and spices before frying. [1]
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How to make it
- Bring a medium pot of salted water (3/4 full) to a boil. Add the barley and cook uncovered 28-30 minutes until tender. Drain thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, combine the falafel mix, za'atar (reserve a pinch for serving), and 1/2 cup water (1 cup for 4 servings) in a bowl. Let rest without stirring at least 10 minutes until absorbed. Rinse and dry all produce. Stem the peppers, halve lengthwise, seed, and medium dice. Halve and pit the avocado(s), scoop out, and thinly slice. In a large bowl, whisk together the pomegranate syrup, vinegar, honey, and a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high. Add the shrimp and cook stirring occasionally 3-5 minutes until opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Shape the falafel mixture into 6 equal patties (12 for 4 servings). Heat a thin layer of oil in a large nonstick pan over medium. When a pinch of falafel sizzles immediately, add the patties in an even layer. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, adding oil before flipping if dry. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season immediately with salt.
- Add the cooked barley, kale, and diced peppers to the bowl of dressing; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve topped with the cooked falafel, sliced avocado, tzatziki, and remaining za'atar.
Falafel & Barley Bowls is a Blue Apron meal
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Falafel & Barley Bowls?
Falafel & Barley Bowls contains 800 kcal and 54g of protein per serving, portioned as with Baby Kale, Avocado & Pomegranate Dressing.
Which meal service offers Falafel & Barley Bowls?
Falafel & Barley Bowls is offered by Blue Apron. Read the full Blue Apron review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how Blue Apron compares to competitors.
Is Falafel & Barley Bowls vegetarian?
Falafel & Barley Bowls is tagged as Vegetarian, Middle Eastern on the Blue Apron menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.
How long does Falafel & Barley Bowls take to prepare?
Falafel & Barley Bowls is made in 5 steps. Estimated active time is about 40 minutes based on the recipe instructions.
| Meal | Calories ↕ | Protein ↕ | Carbs ↕ | Price ↕ | $ per g protein ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue ApronFalafel & Barley BowlsThis meal | 800 | 54g | no data | no data | no data |
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MealFan database
Protein ranking
54 grams of protein per serving, compared with 7,999 meals across 28 brands.
Across all brands
#869 of 7,999
More protein than 88% of meals
Within Blue Apron
#8 of 123
More protein than 90% of Blue Apron meals
Updated as the catalog grows. Meals without reported protein are excluded.
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