Beetroot Falafel
These vibrant beetroot falafels are a delightful twist on the classic Middle Eastern dish. The earthy sweetness of the beets pairs beautifully with the warm spices and nutty tahini, creating a flavorful and colorful addition to any meal. Enjoy these crispy and satisfying falafels with a dollop of creamy tahini yogurt sauce on a bed of fresh greens and soft flatbreads for a wholesome and delicious dish.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions , chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 x 400g cans chickpeas , drained
- 500g raw beetroot , peeled, trimmed and coarsely grated
- 100g fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp tahini paste
- vegetable oil , for brushing or frying
- 1 tbsp tahini paste
- 2 x 150ml pots natural yogurt
- pinch of sugar
- flatbreads
- few pickled golden beetroot , diced (see 'Goes Well With')
- 3 handfuls beet leaves or a bag of beet salad
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the onions until softened but not coloured. Add the cumin and cook for 1 min, then scrape the mixture into a food processor with the chickpeas, two-thirds of the grated beetroot, the breadcrumbs, egg and tahini. Whizz to a rough paste, then scrape into a bowl and stir in the remaining grated beetroot with plenty of seasoning.
- With damp hands, shape into about 20 balls and space on baking parchment-lined baking sheets. Chill until ready to serve.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Brush the falafels with a little vegetable oil and bake for 20-25 mins until crisp and hot through. Alternatively, heat 2.5cm oil in a deep wok and fry in batches, turning, until crisp and hot.
- To serve, mix the tahini with the yogurt, sugar and some seasoning, then dollop onto the flatbreads with the warm or room-temperature falafels, diced beetroot and beet leaves or salad.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 260 calories
- Fat Content: 7 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 36 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 8 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 10 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.1 milligram of sodium
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