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Quinoa Black Bean Falafel

Quinoa, black beans, pumpkin seeds, garlic, and spices become baked falafel with crisp edges and tender centers.

Typical price

$6.37for 4 servings

$1.59 per serving$6.37 for 4

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Quinoa Black Bean Falafel

Photo: minimalistbaker.com

Middle EasternVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical6 oz$1.20Typical price
Canned beans$0.09/oz typical15 oz$1.35Typical price
Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical1.25 oz$0.79Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical0.5$0.38Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical1 oz$0.08Typical price
Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical1 oz$0.35Typical price
Total for the servings shown$4.77

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
  • 1 cans (15 oz) black beans
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp nutritional yeast (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with cooking oil.
  2. Pulse the black beans, pumpkin seeds, garlic, cumin, coriander, tomato paste, coconut aminos, chipotle pepper, salt, and nutritional yeast in a food processor for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cooled quinoa, then rest the mixture for 10 minutes.
  4. Shape the mixture into small balls or patties and place them on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, turn each piece, and bake for 10 more minutes.
  6. Cool the falafel for 5 minutes before serving.

Swaps

  • Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

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