Spicy Quinoa Falafel [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
This spicy quinoa falafel is a healthier take on traditional falafel. They're made with all of the traditional falafel ingredients with the addition of quinoa and then fried with coconut oil in a sauce pan. With a crispy outside and soft center, these quinoa falafel are heavenly. They are full... Read More
Ingredients You Need for Spicy Quinoa Falafel [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
How to Prepare Spicy Quinoa Falafel [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
- Cook the quinoa with a tablespoon of tamari
- Toss the garbanzo beans, red onion, garlic, tahini, chili flakes, cumin, coriander, lemon juice, and salt into a food processor and pulse on-and-off for 15 seconds so that it breaks down the beans, but doesn't puree them
- Add one cup of the cooked quinoa to the food processor and pulse on-and-off for another 15 seconds until everything is well combined
- Roll the mixture with your hands into small balls (about 2 tablespoons of dough for each) and place on a baking sheet
- Put them in the fridge for 1 hour
- Sprinkle with a little flour on both sides
- Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan on medium heat
- Add the falafel balls and cook 3-5 minutes on each side.



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