Quinoa Falafel with Avocado Tahini Dressing

Ingredients

• 540 mL can chickpeas, rinsed & drained
• vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup cooked quinoa
• 2 tbsp cilantro (fresh coriander)
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 2 vegan “eggs” (Ener-G Egg Replacer)

Avocado Tahini Dressing

• 1 ripe avocado
• ¼ c tahini
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (about ½ lime)
• 2 tbsp cilantro (fresh coriander)
• ½ cup water

Instructions

1. Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender. Set aside.
2. Pulse the chickpeas in a food processor until no more whole chickpeas remain.
3. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a frying pan on medium heat and fry the onions and garlic until soft.
4. Combine chickpeas, onion mixture, quinoa, cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper, and vegan “egg” mixture.
5. Form the mixture into 12 balls, and flatten them slightly.
6. Heat a couple tablespoons vegetable oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Add the falafel patties and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
7. Serve with dressing, either straight-up, or in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, etc. 

Recipe from: http://www.vegangela.com/2013/04/07/quinoa-falafel-with-avocado-tahini-dressing/