Quinoa Falafel for Wheatless Wednesday
By: Shoshanna Levy
Published: June 15, 2011

Falafel is a delicious traditional Middle Eastern dish, and often it contains wheat flour. Now the gluten free crowd (and beyond) can enjoy this classic dish with a twist. Quinoa is loaded with minerals, fiber, and protein and the fresh tahini sauce is a rich source of calcium.
Quinoa Falafel with Tahini Sauce
	1/2 Cup Quinoa
	1 Cup Chopped Carrot
	1/2 Cup Sliced Green Onions
	3 Tbsp Chopped Parsley
	15 oz Garbanzo Beans, rinsed and drained
	2  Organic eggs
	2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
	1 tsp Cumin
	2 tsp Coriander
	2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
	2 Cloves Garlic
	Salt/Pepper
	2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
	1/4 Cup Tahini
	1 Tbsp. Lemon Zest
	Fresh Chives to taste
	Salt/Pepper
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Quinoa Falafel