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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks

    Oven Baked Beet Falafel

    Published: Jun 1, 2017 · Modified: Sep 26, 2022 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    The tastiest falafel ever!!! Fresh beets, canned garbanzo beans and spices are baked to make the most delicious and healthy baked beet falafel. 

    BAKED BEET FALAFEL

    The best baked falafel recipe!!!

    Slightly crisp exterior with a soft, almost creamy yet light inside. This baked beet falafel is

    • Easy
    • Baked
    • Healthy
    • Uses canned chickpeas
    • Flavorful
    • DELICIOUS

    May be a touch different from the authentic ones. But, really, REALLY TASTY! 

    Baked Falafel is my go-to easy, healthy snack or stuffed into a pita. 

    Spicy Ginger Garlic Pita Chips <--- With fresh ginger, garlic, cilantro, red pepper flakes and turmeric, this homemade garlic pita chips makes a perfect snack anytime. 

    BAKED BEET FALAFEL

    Team players in this baked falafel with beets recipe:

    Beets : You will need one medium beet. 4.5 ounces by weight gives the right measure to make the tastiest falafel

    Chickpeas : We are using canned chickpeas to make an easy, quick falafel instead of having to soak chickpeas overnight.

    Flavorings : Red pepper flakes, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, salt, sugar, onion, garlic, cilantro <--- FLAVOR BOMB

    All purpose flour : Just couple of tablespoons for binding

    Olive oil : For some moistness.

    Let us get to the process of making these healthy baked falafels:

    Step-1: Peel, chop and one medium beet.

    Step-2: Process in the food processor for about 10 seconds.

    Step-3: Add canned chickpeas, chopped onion, cilantro, spices, flour and olive oil.

    Step-4: Process until coarsely ground.

    Step-5: Scoop onto a greased baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.

    Enjoy baked beet falafels hot, warm or at room temperature.

    BAKED BEET FALAFEL MEAL PREP
    BAKED BEET FALAFEL MEAL PREP

    How to serve these delicious baked falafels?

    • Just as a healthy snack
    • Appetizer
    • Stuffed into pita pockets with hummus
    • Lunch
    • Baked Beet Falafel Meal Prep

    Tips and tricks in making the best tasting baked falafel :

    Right amount of beetroot - I would like to weigh the beet (before peeling) to get the perfect measure of 4.5 ounces.

    Don't over process - We need coarsely ground but not smooth. I would recommend sticking to the recipe.

    Don't pack - In order to make soft yet light baked falafels, don't try to pack the pack the falafels. Just scoop them onto the baking sheet, smoothing away any rough edges.

    BAKED BEET FALAFEL

    More recipes using canned chickpeas:

    6-Minutes, 4-ingredient Salsa Chickpeas  Weeknight dinner cannot get easier than this!!! 6-minutes 4-ingredient salsa chickpeas comes together in one skillet and is fabulous served with white rice, avocado, sliced jalapeño peppers and chopped cilantro. Great one for meal prep. Healthy vegan Mexican recipe for the win!

    Spicy Garbanzo Bean Burger - This spicy garbanzo bean burger is your answer for a quick weeknight dinner! Garbanzo beans and carrot patties with a garam masala spiked sauce is delicious as is, served alongside a salad or as a burger.

    Chickpea Taco Meal Prep Bowls - Healthy, easy, quick chickpea taco meal prep bowls that is nothing short of delicious. An amazing combination of tacos chickpeas,tangy pico de gallo, sweet corn, shredded cheddar, spicy jalapenos and creamy avocado slices –  all piled on a bed of white or brown rice. Meal prep for the week or make it for dinner!!!

    BAKED BEET FALAFEL

    Oven Baked Beet Falafel

    The tastiest falafel ever!!! Fresh beets, canned garbanzo beans and spices are baked to make the most delicious and healthy baked beet falafel.
    3.09 from 12 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 18 falafels
    Author: Maria Doss

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium beet, peeled and chopped (4.5 ounces by weight)
    • 1 x 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed and patted dry
    • ½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
    • ½ cup coarsely chopped onion
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
    • Add chopped beets into the food processor, process for 10 seconds. Now add all remaining ingredients, process for 10 seconds, stop, scrape the sides of the processor and process again for additional 6 seconds (the mixture will be coarsely ground).
    • Using a an ice cream scoop, measure 1 scoop of mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart (if you do not have an ice cream scoop on hand, then use one-tablespoon measuring spoon and measure slightly heaped mounds onto the baking sheet). Gently smooth any uneven edges (if desired). 
    • Spray the tops with non-stick cooking spray, place pan in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes. 
    • Place pan on a wire rack to cool. Enjoy falafels hot / warm / room temperature (best eaten hot/warm).

    Nutritional information is based on third party calculations, should be considered estimates and not be construed as a guarantee. Varying factors such as product types, brands purchased, produce, the way ingredients are processed and more change the nutritional information in any recipe.

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    1. Patrick@looneyforfood.com

      June 01, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      So pretty! We made baked falafels at my coffee shop but with carrot instead of beets. The beets are beautiful

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        June 01, 2017 at 10:03 pm

        Carrot sounds like a delicious addition too, Need to try sometime. Thanks Patrick

        Reply
    2. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      June 01, 2017 at 4:52 pm

      OH MY GOSH! This sounds so delicious! I would never have thought to combine beets and falafel, but they really do go together! Maria, I hope your weekend is as wonderful as this recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        June 01, 2017 at 10:02 pm

        Thank you so much Keslie. Have a great weekend as well:)

        Reply
    3. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      June 02, 2017 at 4:38 am

      I love that this is healthy! And the beautiful color from the beets! Yum!! Happy weekend Maria! Xoxo

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        June 02, 2017 at 4:57 pm

        Thanks Kelly, happy weekend to you too:)

        Reply
    4. Ashika @ Gardening Foodie

      June 03, 2017 at 5:26 pm

      This is such a pretty change from the regular falafels. I am sure that it will be absolutely delicious in a wrap and look so stunning as well.😃

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        June 03, 2017 at 11:20 pm

        Thank you Ashika:)

        Reply
    5. SHARON

      October 17, 2017 at 2:13 pm

      I hope you can tell me if I can make this gluten free and dairy free.

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        October 17, 2017 at 3:12 pm

        This recipe does not involve any dairy products, so it is naturally dairy free. I'd guess that you can try substituting gluten-free all purpose flour instead of regular flour (or) 1 tablespoon oat flour instead of the 2 tablespoons all purpose flour. Hope it helps:)

        Reply
    6. Whitlyn Miller

      May 01, 2018 at 6:19 pm

      These are delicious. i have substituted the beets for kale and carrots. Will try other vegetables

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        May 01, 2018 at 10:58 pm

        I totally need to try with kale and carrot, sounds delicious:) Thank you so much for trying😘😍

        Reply

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