Quinoa Falafel With Green Tahini Recipe

Name: Quinoa Falafel With Green Tahini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 None spring onion, green part chopped, white part reserved for another use; 2/3 cup tahini; 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/3 cup white wine vinegar; 1 tsp honey; None None Heirloom Tomato Salad; 1 lb heirloom tomatoes, halved; 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice; None None Quinoa Falafel; 7 oz white quinoa; 2 cups chicken stock; 6 oz canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 2 None spring onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 None large egg; 1 cup panko (Japanese) breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup olive oil; 6 None pitas; 1 None lemon, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1 None spring onion, green part chopped, white part reserved for another use
2/3 cup tahini
1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 tsp honey
None None Heirloom Tomato Salad
1 lb heirloom tomatoes, halved
1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
None None Quinoa Falafel
7 oz white quinoa
2 cups chicken stock
6 oz canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 None spring onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp ground cumin
1 None large egg
1 cup panko (Japanese) breadcrumbs
1/4 cup olive oil
6 None pitas
1 None lemon, cut into wedges

1
To make the green tahini, in a food processor, pulse onion, tahini, parsley, garlic, vinegar and honey until smooth. Season to taste. Set aside.
2
To make the heirloom tomato salad, toss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Season to taste. Set aside.
3
Bring quinoa and stock to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 20 mins, or until tender. Fluff with a fork then let cool. Transfer to a food processor along with chickpeas, Parmesan, onions, garlic and cumin. Process until combined. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in egg and breadcrumbs. Season.
4
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Shape quinoa mixture into patties, each using around 2 tbsp mixture. Cook patties for 2 mins per side, or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining oil and patties.
5
Serve falafels with tahini, tomato salad, pita bread and lemon wedges.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 None spring onion, green part chopped, white part reserved for another use, 2/3 cup tahini, 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Falafel With Green Tahini falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Quinoa Falafel With Green Tahini

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