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. 

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. Beets add a vibrant color like beet hummus recipe or chickpea beet curry.

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. 

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.

How to serve these delicious baked falafels?

• Just as a healthy snack
• Appetizer
• Stuffed into pita pockets with hummus
• Lunch

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.

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!!!

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