Vote for us in the Nourish awards!
By adding beetroot to our perfectly honed falafel recipe, we combine the earthy flavours of beetroot with the traditional flavours of falafel. Alongside its punchy flavour, the beetroot gives the falafel a delicious sweetness (not to mention a vibrant colour!). Beetroot also plays a functional role in binding all the ingredients together – a true unifier!
Adding in another layer of sweetness is the red pepper; these are the most sweet and gentle flavoured of all the pepper varieties, and, similarly to beetroot, red peppers add a splash of colour, as well as adding a difference in texture providing the occasional crunch.
The spices used create a subtle warmth to the falafel. Cumin is probably the most prevalent of the Middle Eastern spices as well as being one of the most popular in the world. It’s a strong flavoured savoury spice that’ll hit you on the nose and on the tastebuds! Coriander seeds are cumin’s partner in crime; cutting through the earthiness with subtle citrus notes whilst still giving a warm spiciness. Not forgetting the dried chilli flakes, which add a warm fiery punch.
| Typical Values | Per 100g | Per portion (4 x 22g Falafels) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy kJ | 783kJ | 689kJ |
| Energy kcal | 188kcal | 165kcal |
| Fat | 10g | 8.9g |
| of which saturates | 0.9g | 0.8g |
| Carbohydrate | 15g | 13g |
| of which sugars | 2.0g | 1.8g |
| Fibre | 6.6g | 5.8g |
| Protein | 5.7g | 5.0g |
| Salt | 0.82g | 0.72g |
Beetroot (31%), Chickpeas (31%), Red Pepper, Potato Flake, Onion, Rapeseed Oil, Garlic Puree (Water, Garlic Granules), Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, Lemon Juice from Concentrate (Concentrated Lemon Juice, Water), Paprika, Salt, Chilli Flakes.
A seedy hummus bagel with a crisp salad, crunchy coleslaw and our Beetroot Falafels makes for a delicious lunch combination.
Little peas, little trees, and our beety-licious bites. What a delicious and wholesome lunch!
Pudding and dinner in one, what more could you ask for?! We’re loving @tofuqueen_ ’s salad with our Beetroot Falafel.
