Sugar-Free Beetroot Falafel

Brighten up your mealtime with these vibrant and nutritious Sugar-Free Beetroot Falafels! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, earthy raw beetroot, and a medley of bold spices like cumin and coriander, this baked falafel recipe offers a healthy twist on a beloved classic. Bound with chickpea flour and coated in crunchy sesame seeds, these oven-baked patties are naturally sugar-free and full of flavor without the added guilt. Ready in under 45 minutes, these falafels are easy to whip up and perfect for meal prep, whether served in a pita, atop a fresh salad, or with a creamy tahini sauce for dipping. Embrace this plant-based delight, gluten-free and rich in antioxidants, for a satisfying addition to your weekly rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel and grate the raw beetroot. Finely chop the red onion and garlic cloves.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls (about the size of a ping-pong ball) and flatten them slightly into patties.

Step 6

Roll each patty in sesame seeds, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 7

Place the falafel onto the lined baking tray and drizzle them with olive oil.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the falafel are firm and slightly crispy on the outside.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving with a side of tahini sauce or in a warm pita.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(733.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1338.3

Total Fat 54.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2973.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 170.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.9g	0%
Total Sugars 34.3g
Protein 55.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 396.3mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 2483.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.0%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 49.0%