Best Black Bean And Quinoa Falafel Recipes

BLACK BEAN AND QUINOA FALAFEL

Steps:

• Combine the quinoa, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 cups water in a small sauce pot. Bring the water to a boil, cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the water is all absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl and set aside to cool.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan, add the garlic and onions and cook over medium heat until tender and lightly browned. Stir in the coriander, cumin and a pinch of salt; cook 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• Combine the cooled onion mixture, cilantro, parsley and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. (Do not puree.) Add the black beans and pulse again. Add the mixture to the bowl with the cooked quinoa and mix well.
• Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil it. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Form small golf-balls from the mixture, then flatten into patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet. When all of the patties are on the tray, drizzle with additional olive oil, then roast until lightly browned on the edges, about 12 minutes. Serve with the suggested toppings.

BLACK BEAN-FETA QUINOA BOWL

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes more. Add the stock and quinoa and mix until fully combined. Add the cumin, cayenne, and some salt and pepper.
• Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Add the spinach and gently toss with the quinoa until wilted.
• Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the corn and black beans. Crumble the feta over the top and garnish with cilantro.

BLACK BEAN & CORN QUINOA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper, celery and seasonings; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Stir in stock and corn; bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed., Add beans and 1/3 cup cilantro; heat through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• Mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

QUINOA WITH BLACK BEANS AND HOMINY

Steps:

• For the quinoa: In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the quinoa, chicken broth, salt and lemon zest to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
• For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the grapeseed oil, agave, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper until smooth.
• In a serving bowl, combine the quinoa, hominy, black beans and cilantro. Add the dressing and toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into the lettuce leaves and serve.