Falafel Kofta with Lemon and Feta Quinoa

Steps

1. a medium pot of salted water to the boil. Preheat BBQ hot plate or grill to medium heat (if using).
2. Cook quinoa in pot of boiling water for about 15 minutes, until tender with a slight bite. Drain, rinse under cold water then drain well.
3. While quinoa is cooking, make falafel kofta. In a large bowl, combine all falafel kofta ingredients and mix well. Using two tablespoons of falafel kofta mix and wet hands, shape mix into patties, about 1cm-thick.
4. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large fry pan on medium heat. Cook falafel kofta, in two batches, for about 3 minutes each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Cut avocado in half lengthways and twist halves to separate. Remove stone using a spoon, scoop out flesh and roughly dice. Toss cooked quinoa with avocado and all remaining lemon and feta quinoa ingredients. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Place all lemon mint cream ingredients in a small bowl and mix together well.
7. divide lemon and feta quinoa between plates and top with 2–3 falafel kofta and a dollop of lemon mint cream. Squeeze over lemon juice and garnish with mint (if using).