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Quinoa Falafel vegan recipe

Quinoa Falafel

Are you bored by the old, classic falafel? Don't worry, as today's recipe will bring a delicious twist to a classic recipe - here's how to make a delicious, vegan quinoa falafel!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Choose Serving Size 12

Ingredients 

For the falafel:

  • 2 ½ cups quinoa cooked
  • 4 cups chickpeas cooked
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 Tbsp tahini
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups parsley
  • 3 ½ tsp sea salt
  • 4 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 4 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup water
  • oil for frying

For the tahini sauce:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup tahini
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • In a food processor, add the onion, garlic, parsley, coriander, lemon juice and water. Blend until smooth.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients except for the avocado oil and blend to incorporate and get an homogeneous texture.
  • Using a tablespoon, form falafel patties.
  • Transfer the patties to a cutting board and put them into the freezer for about 15 minutes.
  • Heat up a deep frying pot with oil. Let the oil heat up to 190 C.
  • To make the sauce, add the tahini sauce ingredients to a blender and pulse until well combined.
  • Fry the falafel patties, about 5 at a time.
  • Remove the patties to a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
  • Serve on a fresh salad with tahini dressing. Enjoy!