Method
The method:
Soak dried chickpeas overnight, rinse, drain and pat dry
Cook quinoa according the packet instructions, cool down and set aside
In a food processor, blend chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, spices and olive oil to form a coarse mixture, add in chickpea flour and mix until well combined. Dived into two batches if needed.
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius and line a baking tray with baking paper
Scoop 1 heap tablespoonful of the falafel mixture and form into a ball or pattie, repeat and transfer onto the baking tray
In a large frying pan, heat some oil with medium-high heat and place falafel balls into the pan, fry for 3-5 minutes until crispy and brown on the outside, flip gently
Transfer pan-fried falafels onto the baking tray and bake for 5-10 minutes until cooked crispy
To make the dressing, in a mixing bowl, simply mix all the ingredients until well combined
To assemble a falafel bowl, arrange cooked quinoa, fresh lettuce, onion, tomatoes, cucumber and avocado, sprinkle dukkah spice over avocado, and serve up with crunchy falafels and dressing.
Recipe created for The Avo Tree by Ting Xu @alittlepositivityeveryday