Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the flax egg: Add the flax meal and water to a small bowl, mix to combine, and set aside.
Add the beets, oats, chickpeas, baking powder, tahini, garlic cloves, coriander, cumin, turmeric, onion powder, and salt and pepper (if using), to a food processor. Blend until combined, using a spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the food processor, making sure that everything is blended.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Fold in the flax egg and cilantro or parsley.
With clean hands, scoop out the burger mix to form 2-inch patty falafel. You should have approximately 16 falafel.
Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Once finished cooking, remove from the oven and serve with Lemon Tahini Sauce or other sauce of choice.
Chef's Notes
Substitutions
Substitute another white bean of your choice in place of the chickpeas.
Instead of oats use raw sunflower seeds.
Substitute parsley, chives, or green onion for cilantro.
Prep Ahead
Make the Lemon Tahini Sauce ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days before serving.
Grate the beets ahead of time (this step in the recipe will take you the longest) and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days before making this recipe.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to one month.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the flax egg: Add the flax meal and water to a small bowl, mix to combine, and set aside.
Add the beets, oats, chickpeas, baking powder, tahini, garlic cloves, coriander, cumin, turmeric, onion powder, and salt and pepper (if using), to a food processor. Blend until combined, using a spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the food processor, making sure that everything is blended.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Fold in the flax egg and cilantro or parsley.
With clean hands, scoop out the burger mix to form 2-inch patty falafel. You should have approximately 16 falafel.
Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Once finished cooking, remove from the oven and serve with Lemon Tahini Sauce or other sauce of choice.
