Quinoa Falafel with Yoghurt Tahini Sauce

By johandi

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Cooked Quinoa
• 1/2 Cup Cooked Garbanzo Beans
• 1-2 Cloves Garlic
• 1/4 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
• 1/4 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• Sea salt and Black Pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from cookingquinoa.net

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the 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.
Yoghurt Tahini Sauce

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Plain Yoghurt (dairy or dairy alternative)
Juice of 1 Lemon
1 Tbsp Tahini
2-3 Cloves Garlic, grated
Sea Salt and Pepper to Taste
1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust for seasoning.