---
title: Crispy Falafel with Pistachio Couscous
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/crispy-falafel-with-pistachio-couscous-64ca52c0246382b42daccdc8
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 15 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Sesame
  - Eggs
  - Milk
  - Tree Nuts
tags:
  - New
  - Veggie
  - Seasonal
  - Easy Prep
  - Quick
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 2000
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: "Many loved the delicious blend of flavors and textures, with the fresh cucumber-tomato salad and garlicky notes earning particular praise."
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: "Customers appreciated how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, though some found the 15-minute claim optimistic."
nutrition:
  calories: 1230
  protein: 31
  fat: 58
  saturated fat: 16
  carbohydrates: 154
  sugar: 18
  fiber: 12
  cholesterol: 70
  sodium: 2200
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Grain%20Recipes/Couscous/crispy-falafel-with-pistachio-couscous.avif"
---

Wash and dry all produce. In a #small pot{}, bring @Israeli couscous{10%oz}, @veggie stock concentrate{6%unit}, and @water{1½%cup} (3 cups for 4) to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce to a low simmer. TIP: Start with hot water to help the water boil faster. Cook until tender, ~{6%minutes} to ~{8%minutes}. Keep covered until ready to serve.

Meanwhile, halve @falafel{20%unit}. Drizzle @cooking oil{1%tsp} in a hot #pan{} and cook until golden and crispy, ~{2%minutes} to ~{3%minutes} per side.

While falafel cooks, in a #bowl{}, mix @smoky garlic herb sauce{2%oz} and @sour cream{3%tbsp}. Dice @mini cucumber{2%unit}. Halve @grape tomatoes{8%oz}. Roughly chop @dill{½%oz}. Quarter @lemon{2%unit}. In a separate #bowl{}, mix cucumber, tomatoes, dill, @feta cheese{1%cup}, 1 TBSP @olive oil{2%tbsp} (2 TBSP for 4), and juice from half the lemon. Taste and season with @salt{} and @pepper{}.

Toast @pita bread{4%unit}; spread with half the @garlic herb butter{4%tbsp}. Cut into quarters. Fluff couscous; stir in @pistachios{1%oz} and remaining garlic herb butter. Divide couscous between plates; serve with falafel, pitas, cucumber salad, and remaining lemon wedges. Drizzle falafel with garlic herb crema and as much @hot sauce{4%tsp} as you like.