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Vegan Beets and Carrot Falafel Tacos

Colors of Spring in a plate!

Mar 31
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Vegan Beets and Carrot Falafel Tacos

Spring is showing it's color every where around us. Today, I have tried to capture few of the colors in my healthy and vegan, Beets and Carrot Falafel Tacos. Served over wheat tortillas with sweetness of beets and carrots, moist texture of chickpeas, and hint of spices, these Falafels are not just bursting with flavor but are also fit and healthy for you!

Yesterday, I made these tacos for lunch and captured a few shots to share the recipe with you. The inspiration behind these tacos were: beautiful colors of spring and my love for chickpeas. Chickpeas are one of the widely popular grain all over world. And very famous for being gluten free, good source of fiber and protein. I often love adding chickpeas in curies, salads, and stews. 

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Traditional Falafels are made with raw, dehydrated chickpeas, but for today's recipe, I have used mix of cooked and mashed whole chickpeas and chickpea flour. Chickpea flour acts as a good binder and falafel patties don't fall apart. So, you don't have to use egg or any other kind of binder. Also, cooked chickpeas make very moist Falafel. If you have tried traditional Falafel before, I bet you know what am I talking about. :)

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I chose to call'em tacos, but essentially you can also call'em Falafel Wraps, if you prefer. Tortillas used are homemade wheat flat breads. However, Falafels are gluten free, so if you want, use Corn Tortillas to make Gluten Free tacos. Ask me, I won't mind even eating the Falafels alone with some ketchup on side.

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Sweetness of beets and carrots, plus moisture of cooked chickpeas keep inside moist yet outside gets crispy due chickpea flour. I topped my beet falafel with some fresh sweet radish, pickled ginger, scallion, and cilantro. Trust me, I didn't find need of any sauce or crema on these falafels. Just a splash of lemon compliments the sweetness of Falafels very well. 

All-in-all a great lunch, perfect to pack for school, or wrap and eat on go! Not messy yet bursting with fresh flavors of spring. Worth mentioning that these are also healthy for you. Vegan, gluten free (if you use corn tortillas), nut-free, and have good serving of vegetables as well! 

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I hope you like my take on "spring in a plate"!

Enough of me chatting! You tell me, what are your favorite flavors of spring?

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Have a great day!

Savita


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Vegan Beets and Carrot Falafel Tacos

Vegan Beets and Carrot Falafel Tacos
Total Time Prep Time Cook Time Difficulty Easy Yields 8 Falafel Serves 2

Ingredients

    Beets and Carrots Falafel
  • 2 Beet Root  (medium, peeled and grated )
  • 1 Carrots  (grated)
  • 1 Cup Chickpeas  (boiled, or use canned, rinsed and slightly mashed)
  • 4 tbsp Chickpea Flour  (or little more, as per need)
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder  
  • 1 Garlic  (fine minced)
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Powder  (or paprika)
  • Canola Oil  (for shallow frying)
  • 4 Tortillas  (corn or wheat, for serving)
  • Salt and Black Pepper  (per taste)
    • Toppings
  • Cilantro  
  • Green Onion  (or scallions, thin sliced)
  • Radish  (thin sliced)
  • Ginger  (pickled, thin sliced)
  • Lemon  (juice)
  • Salt and Black Pepper  

Directions

  • 1. In a bowl, mix all ingredients - grated carrot, beet root, garlic, cumin, mashed chickpeas, pepper powder, salt, and chickpea flour.
  • 2. Mash with hand to bring everything togther. Use a tsp chickpea flour more at a time, if mixture is too wet or sticky.
  • 3. Heat oil in shallow pan. While oil is heating, divide chickpea mixture to make 6 small falafel patties and place on a plate. Shallow fry all falafel until crispy from both sides (about 2-3 minutes each side)
  • 4. To assemble tacos, warm tortillas on gas-grill until nicely warm and pliable. Top each taco with 2 falafel, pickled ginger, radish, and cilantro, and splash of fresh lemon juice! Serve and enjoy!
Savita's Notes:

Falafel are also gluten free. Just use corn tortillas instead of wheat to make gluten free tacos!

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35 comment(s)

  1. Loved this recipe! I have another beet burger recipe my family loves, but it's very time consuming and requires you to roast the beets first. This was so much simpler and delicious. I added coriander and time. I also added the vegetable and fruit pulp from a juice I made earlier. Thanks!

  2. Could I substitute regular flour? It's all I have at the moment.

    Kristin, yes you can. I would add it 1 tbsp. at a time until consistency is so that falafel hold together. Don't add too much or it can get dense. I hope it helps.

  3. I'm making them this week!

    Debra, I hope you like'em when you try.

  4. Love the awesome colors in these healthy falafel! So glad this recipe is vegan, too :)

    Medha, these falafel taste delicious too and I find no need of cream!

  5. Beautiful how they turned out and really a smart idea!

  6. Falafel tacos??!?! THIS IS BRILLIANT!!! - www.domesticgeekgirl.com

    Gingi, :)

  7. These tacos look amazing! And vegan? BONUS!

    Cathleen, thanks! indeed, vegan is really a plus! Especially for anyone who wants to go vegan but loves tacos ;)

  8. These beet carrot falafel looks so incredibly yummy. Can’t wait to try this awesome delight. I would love to have everything you offered here. I think this is my type of meal. Send me the whole platter! :D

    Anu, all yours! I wish I can send you big platter full of these tacos :)

  9. Wow it's look amazing :)

  10. Such beautiful tacos. I think people are missing out on vegetarian tacos. I love them.

    Dannii, even I love veggie tacos. non-veg taco in my home always accompany for veggie ones for me :) thanks for stopping by! love hearing from you.

  11. gorgeously awesome Savita. Believe it or now we made tacos yesterday and was staring at the lone beetroot in the fridge wondering if I should use it. Now on seeing yours I am definitely am going to. Great!

    No wonder you had tacos, Anu! everyone loves tacos! I bet you gonna love these falafel tacos too! do try!

  12. oh my gosh! yum is the word:) I can have these anytime. Great healthy and satisfying meal idea :)

    Shweta , thanks! I'm glad you like these tacos :)

  13. beet falafels look very pretty, Savita. thanks for sharing

    thanks, Sarah!

  14. love the color of these tacos. I'm trying this soon

    thanks, Neeli!

  15. Wow, these sound delicious! I love that you used beets to make the falafels. Very creative. :) PInned!

    Linda , thanks! I'm glad you like these beets-inspired falafels :) Also, thanks for the pin and for stopping by :) Happy connecting with you!

  16. Yummy yum!! I love it Savita, so many flavors and so many veggies! I need this in my tummy!! love Pinned! love the pictures :)

    Manali, thanks my friend :)

  17. This is incredibly creative! And I also love chick peas in anything. I'm not a vegetarian, but I now feel like giving this a try! :)

    Olivia, thanks! I'm glad you like it :)

  18. Wow! What a colorful and healthy way to make falafel! I love beets so much and never would have thought to use them in this way. Great recipe!

    thanks, Keri! our love for beets is mutual :)

  19. Beets falafel sounds interesting and of course delicious! Pinned to try these tacos!

    Mira, thanks :) trust me, these beet falafels taste delicious. Also, thanks for the pin my friend!