Quinoa Falafel with Yogurt Tahini Sauce
Nutritious meets delicious in this Quinoa Falafel recipe. They are crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside. Perfect for a wholesome family dinner or a nutritious snack, these falafels can be ready to enjoy in just about 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights.
Servings 2
Calories 145kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Cooked Quinoa
- ½ Cup Cooked Garbanzo Beans
- 1-2 Cloves Garlic
- ¼ Grated Carrot
- 2 Tbsp. Chopped Parsley
- 1 Tbsp. Chopped Mint
- 1 tsp. Lemon Zest
- 1 tsp. Ground Cumin
- 1 Tbsp. Chopped Onion
- 1 tsp. Tahini
- ¼ tsp. Smoked Paprika
- Sea salt and Black Pepper to taste
Yogurt Tahini Sauce
- ½ plain yogurt
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all the falafel ingredients in a food processor and purée until the mixture forms a ball in the machine. You want the mix to form a 'dough', but be careful not to over-mix it, as that will make it too sticky. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Measure out dough into approximately 1 Tbsp. sized balls. Set a frying pan to medium heat. One the pan is warm, add enough high-heat suitable oil (such as avocado or coconut) to cover the bottom of the pan. Add falafel, a few at a time as to not crowd the pan. Let brown on all sides - I found the best way to do this was with a slight agitation of the pan. Serve with fresh veggies of choice and Yoghurt Tahini Sauce.
- Wraps, sprouts, avocado, cucumber, peppers, greens, mint, hummus, olives, or tomatoes to serve.
Yogurt Tahini Sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1645IU | Vitamin C: 28.6mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3.2mg