eCook Meal
Loaded Vegetarian Falafel & Couscous
with baby tomatoes, olives, fresh mint & red pepper hummus
Had to work late and now dinner is running behind schedule? No problem, Chef! Whip up this vegetarian favourite in under 25 minutes. Featuring steamed couscous loaded with tomatoes, cucumber, olives & mint. Topped with golden falafels and a drizzle of red pepper hummus.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 75ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
FALAFELS
Place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the falafels until golden and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
While the Couscous is on the go, loosen the hummus with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency and season. Prep the veg as specified in the ingredient table. Combine the cooked couscous with the halved tomatoes, the diced cucumber, the halved olives, ½ the chopped mint, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the golden falafels, and drizzle over the hummus. Garnish with the remaining mint. Well done, Chef!
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 150ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
FALAFELS
Place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the falafels until golden and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
While the Couscous is on the go, loosen the hummus with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency and season. Prep the veg as specified in the ingredient table. Combine the cooked couscous with the halved tomatoes, the diced cucumber, the halved olives, ½ the chopped mint, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the golden falafels, and drizzle over the hummus. Garnish with the remaining mint. Well done, Chef!
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 225ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
FALAFELS
Place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the falafels until golden and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
While the Couscous is on the go, loosen the hummus with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency and season. Prep the veg as specified in the ingredient table. Combine the cooked couscous with the halved tomatoes, the diced cucumber, the halved olives, ½ the chopped mint, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the golden falafels, and drizzle over the hummus. Garnish with the remaining mint. Well done, Chef!
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 300ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
FALAFELS
Place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the falafels until golden and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
While the Couscous is on the go, loosen the hummus with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency and season. Prep the veg as specified in the ingredient table. Combine the cooked couscous with the halved tomatoes, the diced cucumber, the halved olives, ½ the chopped mint, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the golden falafels, and drizzle over the hummus. Garnish with the remaining mint. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R142.22
for 4 servings · R35.55 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Pitted Kalamata Olives needs 100 gKalamata Olives 825 g 825 g at R149.99 · 12% of packR18.18
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Cucumber needs 400 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 1.14× packR36.56
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Couscous needs 300 mlParboiled Long Grain White Rice 1 kg R24.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R24.99
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Red Pepper Hummus needs 200 mlRoasted Red Pepper Hummus 180 g R54.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R54.99
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Fresh Mint needs 10 gFresh Mint 20 g 20 g at R14.99 · 50% of packR7.50
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Outcast Falafels
- Baby Tomatoes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Loaded Vegetarian Falafel & Couscous?
The preparation time for Loaded Vegetarian Falafel & Couscous with baby tomatoes, olives, fresh mint & red pepper hummus is between 15 and 20 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Loaded Vegetarian Falafel & Couscous with baby tomatoes, olives, fresh mint & red pepper hummus?
The total time required to make Loaded Vegetarian Falafel & Couscous with baby tomatoes, olives, fresh mint & red pepper hummus is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Loaded Vegetarian Falafel & Couscous provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Loaded Vegetarian Falafel & Couscous?
Baby Tomato, Couscous, Cucumber, Fresh Mint, Outcast Falafels, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Red Pepper Hummus
What is the nutritional information of Loaded Vegetarian Falafel & Couscous?
Calories: 529, Carbs: 73 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 21 grams, Sugar: 8.3 grams, Salt: 1084 grams
How do I prepare Loaded Vegetarian Falafel & Couscous?
JUST BEFORE SERVING: While the couscous is on the go, loosen the hummus with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency and season. Prep the veg as specified in the ingredient table. Combine the cooked couscous with the halved tomatoes, the diced cucumber, the halved olives, ½ the chopped mint, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. COUSCOUS: Boil the kettle. Place the couscous in a bowl with 150ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork. DINNER IS READY: Bowl up the loaded couscous, top with the golden falafels, and drizzle over the hummus. Garnish with the remaining mint. Well done, Chef! FALAFELS: Place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the falafels until golden and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Loaded Vegetarian Falafel & Couscous?
Baby Tomato, Couscous, Cucumber, Fresh Mint, Outcast Falafels, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Red Pepper Hummus
How many calories does Loaded Vegetarian Falafel & Couscous have?
529 calories
How much fat content does Loaded Vegetarian Falafel & Couscous have?
grams