Sugar-Free Beetroot Falafel
Delight your taste buds with these vibrant and healthy Sugar-Free Beetroot Falafels, a modern twist on the traditional Middle Eastern favorite. Packed with cooked chickpeas, fresh raw beetroot, aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, and a zesty splash of lemon juice, these nutrient-rich falafels are baked to perfection for a guilt-free indulgence. The addition of chickpea flour ensures a tender yet hearty texture, while sesame seed coating adds a delightful crunch. Perfect for meal prep and naturally vegan, this recipe offers a wholesome, oven-baked alternative to fried falafel. Serve them warm in a pita, with a drizzle of tahini sauce, or atop your favorite salad for a colorful and satisfying dish. Keywords: sugar-free falafel recipe, beetroot falafel, healthy baked falafel, vegan falafel ideas, easy chickpea recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams cooked chickpeas
- 1 medium raw beetroot
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 30 grams fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 50 grams chickpea flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Peel and grate the raw beetroot. Finely chop the red onion and garlic cloves.
In a food processor, combine the cooked chickpeas, grated beetroot, chopped onion, garlic, and fresh parsley. Pulse until the mixture is roughly chopped and well combined.
Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, lemon juice, chickpea flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse again until all the ingredients are mixed and the mixture starts to stick together.
Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls (about the size of a ping-pong ball) and flatten them slightly into patties.
Roll each patty in sesame seeds, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Place the falafel onto the lined baking tray and drizzle them with olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the falafel are firm and slightly crispy on the outside.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving with a side of tahini sauce or in a warm pita.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1338 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.0 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2973 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.1 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.9 g | 160% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g | ||
| Protein | 55.2 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 2484 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
