Name: Baked Quinoa Black Bean Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Mediterranean-Inspired, Mexican-Inspired, Middle Eastern-Inspired, Vegan
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa ((make sure it's cooked and completely cooled before using)); 1 15-ounce can black beans ((rinsed, drained, dried)); 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds ((raw or roasted)); 5 cloves garlic ((skin removed and crushed)); 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 2 Tbsp coconut aminos; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce ((omit for less spicy falafel)); 1 tsp nutritional yeast ( (optional))

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Baked Quinoa Black Bean Falafel

Yield12

Prep15 min

Cook45 min

Total60 min

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Method

5 steps

1
Heat the oven to 375°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
2
Pulse the pumpkin seeds and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
3
Add the black beans, quinoa, sea salt, cumin, coriander, tomato paste, coconut aminos, chipotle pepper, and nutritional yeast and pulse until it holds together.
4
Scoop into 2-Tbsp balls and flatten slightly on the pan.
5
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once, until firm and browned.

Baked Quinoa Black Bean Falafel