5 years ago

Baked Lentil Falafel with Beetroot
[Vegan]

MW By: Maggie Wescott

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Baked Lentil Falafel with Beetroot

Dairy Free

Vegan

Who doesn’t love a good falafel? Rhetorical question, no need to answer. Baked lentil falafel with beetroot and creamy hummus dressing is an effortless meal that is bursting with flavor. This easy falafel recipe is perfect served inside a gluten-free tortilla, on top of a kale salad, or eaten alone as a snack.

Ingredients You Need for Baked Lentil Falafel with Beetroot [Vegan]

For the Falafel:

1 1/2 cups cooked beets, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups (or 1 15-ounce can) cooked lentils
1/3 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons ground flax
1/3 cup parsley
2 cloves garlic

For the Hummus Dressing:

1/2 cup hummus
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste

Serve With:

salad greens, gluten free pita or tortilla, cut veggies for serving (optional)

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How to Prepare Baked Lentil Falafel with Beetroot [Vegan]

Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Add beets, lentils, walnuts, balsamic, flax, parsley, and garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Process until no big chunks of beets or lentils remain, but do no puree until smooth. It should still have a somewhat gritty texture to it.
Scoop the lentil mixture into approximately 3 tablespoon-sized mounds on to the prepared sheet pan. Feel free to use a large cookie scoop to create equally portioned falafel. You can also just use a spoon and create mounds of similar sizes. Flatten the mounds of falafel slightly into patty shapes.
Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Falafel are done when they have firmed up when pressed in the center and are browned.
While the lentil falafel are baking make the hummus dressing. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Add more water as needed to create a pourable sauce.
When the lentil falafel with beetroot are done baking serve on top of a salad, in a pita or gluten-free tortilla, or alone as a snack. Drizzle with hummus dressing and enjoy!

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