Quinoa Falafel with Avocado Tahini Dressing

Quinoa Falafel with Avocado Tahini Dressing

from vegangela.com
30 min
3 servings

Falafel made with canned chickpeas and quinoa for a big taste and protein boost, topped with a creamy avocado dressing. Vegan and Gluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 540 mL can chickpeas, rinsed & drained
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (fresh coriander)
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin (less, maybe 3/4Tb)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1egg or 2 vegan “eggs” (such as Ener-G Egg Replacer)
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 c tahini (less)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (fresh coriander)
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  1. 1

    Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Pulse the chickpeas in a food processor until no more whole chickpeas remain.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a frying pan on medium heat and fry the onions and garlic until soft.

  4. 4

    Combine chickpeas, onion mixture, quinoa, cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper, and vegan “egg” mixture.

  5. 5

    Form the mixture into 12 balls (about 1/8 cup), and flatten them slightly.

  6. 6

    Heat a couple tablespoons vegetable oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Add the falafel patties and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.

  7. 7

    Serve with dressing, either straight-up, or in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, etc.