Beetroot Falafel

This recipe is not only one of my favorites but also a great way to incorporate more vegetables, too! And let’s be honest: who doesn’t love falafel?! This version makes the original a little bit healthier by baking them instead of frying them. I like to add a little bit of oil on top of them so they will be crispier but you can totally make them oil free if you desire to.
Falafel are not only great in a dürum, they also are a great companion to salads or spagetti to add a little bit more plantbased protein.
I hope you enjoy this recipe and share it with your friends and family.
Bon Tolleranto!

Yields1 Serving
 1 Beetroot
 1 can Chickpeas
 1 Onion
 1 clove Garlic
 ½ cup Chickpea Flour
 ¼ cup Polenta
 1 tsp Salt
 1 tsp cumin
 1 tsp chopped Parsely
 1 tsp chopped Cilantro
 ¼ cup Olive Oil
 1 pinch pepper
1

Wash, peel and dice the Beetroot into small chunks. Steam the beetroot pieces for 10-15 minutes until they are soft.

2

Preheat the oven to 375°f (180°c). Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Into a large Bowl, add chickpeas and steamed beets. Take a potato masher and mash the chickpeas and beets until there are no big chunks left.

3

Peel and chop onion and garlic. Pour it into the bowl with the rest of the ingredients but the oil and mix everything together until combined.

4

Use an Ice-cream scoop to place the falafel mixture into falafel balls onto a baking tray. Pour the oil into a small bowl and take a brush to coat each falafel balls with oil. Then place the tray into the oven and bake the falafel for 25 to 30 minutes.

5

When the edges of the falafel become golden brown remove the tray from the oven. They can either be served cold or warm. Enjoy!

Ingredients

 1 Beetroot
 1 can Chickpeas
 1 Onion
 1 clove Garlic
 ½ cup Chickpea Flour
 ¼ cup Polenta
 1 tsp Salt
 1 tsp cumin
 1 tsp chopped Parsely
 1 tsp chopped Cilantro
 ¼ cup Olive Oil
 1 pinch pepper

Directions

1

Wash, peel and dice the Beetroot into small chunks. Steam the beetroot pieces for 10-15 minutes until they are soft.

2

Preheat the oven to 375°f (180°c). Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Into a large Bowl, add chickpeas and steamed beets. Take a potato masher and mash the chickpeas and beets until there are no big chunks left.

3

Peel and chop onion and garlic. Pour it into the bowl with the rest of the ingredients but the oil and mix everything together until combined.

4

Use an Ice-cream scoop to place the falafel mixture into falafel balls onto a baking tray. Pour the oil into a small bowl and take a brush to coat each falafel balls with oil. Then place the tray into the oven and bake the falafel for 25 to 30 minutes.

5

When the edges of the falafel become golden brown remove the tray from the oven. They can either be served cold or warm. Enjoy!

Beetroot Falafel

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