Vegan Beet Falafel with Harissa Tahini Dressing
This crispy Beet Falafel with Harissa Tahini Dressing is a colourful twist on traditional falafel! It’s baked instead of fried, making it an easier way to get your Mediterranean flavor fix
This isn’t your traditional falafel!
While I don’t think anyone would turn down classic, crispy falafel made with chickpeas, this version adds tender roasted beets to the mix — and it gives the falafel the prettiest pink colour. Not only that, it also adds a smooth texture thanks to the moisture in the beets.
Now, I know what you’re thinking: does it taste like beets?
The answer is no! With the parsley, ground coriander, and cumin, this beet falafel tastes very much like traditional falafel, with just a hint of sweetness. What it doesn’t have is a strong beet flavour, so even if you’re not a beet fan, you’ll enjoy this falafel.
Ingredients:
Beet Falafel
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 cup flour – be that gluten free, einkorn or oat flour
- 1 cup roasted beets
- 2 cups chickpeas
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 5 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons lemon/lime
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Pita wrap, lettuce and tomato to serve
Harissa Tahini Dressing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon harissa paste
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
22 minutes
Total Time:
42 minutes
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