Vegan Falafel Recipe With Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat

This delicious vegan falafel recipe with Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat is exceptionally rich. It packs vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, and far more nutrients than traditional falafel hands down.

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At one point or another most vegans and vegetarians discover falafel, which happened to me many decades back when I first got hooked. However nowadays I rock this organic vegan falafel recipe with the powerful nutrients of Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat (HTB) onboard.

That’s because HTB, in case you haven’t heard, is a powerhouse seed. It packs vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, and whole slews of bioactive compounds. According to one report, it’s “the most immuneoactive, nutrient-dense plant yet discovered.”

Well it certainly rocks in pancakes, waffles, pizza crust, and sourdough bread. And of course in these crispy rich falafel balls that are absolutely delicious. 😋

This recipe is organic, vegan, and gluten-free.  

Vegan Falafel Recipe with Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat

With over 10 grams of fiber and 21 grams of plant-based protein, this vegan falafel recipe is rich.

Here’s what you’ll need (full recipe below):

Equipment

• Large skillet.
• Fryer pot (if you deep-fry).
• Food processor (or blender).
• Air fryer (if you air-fry).
• Mixing bowl.
• Colander.
• Measuring spoons.
• Measuring cups.
• Parchment paper.
• Paper towels.
• Apron.
• Oven mitts.
• Tongs.
• Spatula.
• Food storage container.
• Flatware/cutlery.
• Appetizer platter. 
• Cutting board.
• Crockery.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chickpeas.
• 1/2 cup onion.
• 3/4 cup parsley.
• 3 tbsp garlic.
• 3/4 tsp coriander.
• 2 1/2 tsp cumin.
• 1 3/4 tsp pink salt.
• 3/4 tsp baking soda.
• 3/4 tsp red pepper.
• 2 tbsp HTB powder.
• 1 tbsp olive oil

One of the best things about falafel is it’s highly versatile. It can be baked, fried, or air-fried for a variety of meals.

It’s also a great appetizer for barbecues, parties, picnics, and other events.

Vegan Falafel Recipe

Instructions

• Soak chickpeas for 24 hours in 1/2 tsp. baking soda per cup; drain and rinse.
• Place in a food processor or strong blender and chop well.
• Add all remaining ingredients except HTB and oil.
• Process until well blended but somewhat coarse.
• Swap the mixture to a bowl and blend in remaining ingredients.
• Refrigerate for two hours or overnight.
• Dampen hands and mold into patties, fritters, etc.
• Let stand for 20 minutes.
• Fry in the oil until golden or bake in preheated 350 oven for 20-30 minutes to taste after basting with olive oil and herbs. You can also use an air fryer.
• Pat with paper towels to absorb excess oil if fried.
• Serve with chili sauce, peppers, greens, tomato, tahini, vegan Ranch, hummus, lemons, preferred dips. 
• Refrigerate for a week or freeze up to six months.

Falafel Twists

• Crumble falafel into soups or stews as a protein-rich topper.
• Add to vegan nori rolls with cucumber, avocado, and a spicy tahini dip.
• Crumble into pasta salads for texture and flavor, especially with lemony dressings.

Vegan Recipe Ideas Using Falafel

1. Falafel Wraps or Pita Pockets

• Fill with greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, pickled turnips, tahini sauce or hummus. Add extras like avocado, shredded carrots, or vegan feta.

2. Falafel Buddha Bowls

• Use quinoa, brown rice, couscous, or mixed greens as a base. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, avocado, red cabbage, tahini-lemon dressing.

3. Falafel Salad

• Use warm or cold falafel over mixed greens with things like olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and a creamy vegan tzatziki or lemon-herb vinaigrette.

4. Falafel Lettuce Wraps

• Use romaine, butter lettuce, beet greens, collards, chard, and more. Fill with falafel, chopped veggies, and tahini or harissa sauce.

5. Falafel Tacos

• Use corn or flour tortillas with veggies, slaw, guacamole, chipotle vegan mayo, and lime. Top with homemade salsa and vegan cheddar cheese.

6. Falafel Burgers

• Flatten or mash falafel into patty form and serve on a bun with greens, sprouts, tomato, pickles, and vegan garlic aioli.

7. Falafel Banh Mi

• Stuff baguette with falafel, quick-pickled carrots/daikon, cucumber, jalapeños, and cilantro. Drizzle with spicy vegan mayo.

8. Mediterranean Mezze Platter

• Include falafel on a platter with hummus, baba ganoush, dolmas, tabbouleh, olives, flatbread, and crudite.

9. Falafel-Stuffed Peppers or Tomatoes

• Hollow out veggies and stuff with crumbled falafel, quinoa, herbs, and tomato sauce. Bake until tender and top with croutons and vegan cheese.

10. Vegan Falafel Pizza

• Use naan or flatbread as a base. Top with hummus instead of sauce, chopped falafel, veggies, and drizzles of tahini.

11. Middle Eastern Grain Bowl

• Make bowl with freekeh or bulgur, roasted eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley, falafel, and sumac dressing.

12. Falafel Breakfast/Brunch Bowl

• Combine sweet potatoes, sautéed kale, avocado, falafel, and vegan ranch or tahini for a hearty brunch.

Tahini Falafel Sauce

Falafel is often paired with tahini, otherwise known as falafel sauce. It’s also great with vegan Ranch dressing, hummus, and baba ganoush.  

You can find the recipe for tahini here.   

Enjoy! 😋

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