Quick and easy to make, and so moist and flavoursome, this burger recipe features Cauldron ready to eat falafels with chickpeas, spices and coriander. Pick up a pack in the chilled aisle of your local supermarket! Post originally published in July 2018, republished for Veganuary January 2019.
Vegan burgers can be notoriously difficult to make, being overly dry, or overly smooshy, I have found. That is, until now! With my vegan beetroot falafel burgers, you’ve got a 100% plant-based burger perfect for loading with all your favourite burger toppings.
My secret is to use a pack of Cauldron Foods ready to eat falafels with chickpeas, spices and coriander. Simply blitz them up in a mini food processor and add the rest of the ingredients. Fresh beetroot imparts a gorgeous purple colour and flavour to the burger, while the mixture is held together with a vegan egg replacer – a combination of chia and flax seeds soaked in water. This creates a gorgeous plant-based gel that holds everything together.
Extra spices aren’t needed, as the falafels are tasty enough on their own. They are seasoned with cumin, coriander, parsley, black pepper and garlic. I’ve added a little fresh parsley for a contrast in colour.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR THESE VEGAN BEETROOT FALAFEL BURGERS
- Cauldron ready to eat falafels with chickpeas, spices and coriander
- fresh beetroot
- chia seeds
- flax seeds
- fresh parsley
- olive oil, to brush
HOW TO MAKE VEGAN BEETROOT FALAFEL BURGERS
Step 1: place the Cauldron ready to eat falafels in a mini food processor.
Step 2: process the falafels for a few seconds until they resemble coarse breadcrumbs. Alternatively, crumble by hand.
Step 3: peel the beetroot, coarsely chop and then blitz until fine, but still retaining some texture. You can also finely chop by hand.
Step 4: mix the falafel, beetroot, chopped parsley and chia/flax seeds which have been soaked in water in a bowl.
Step 5: combine well.
Step 6: form into burgers, brush with oil and bake.
I’ve baked my burgers in the oven, but since they keep so well together you could easily cook them on the grill or BBQ.
Top with your favourite burger toppings. I’ve added slices of tomato and avocado to mine, along with some salad leaves, some vegan mayonnaise and a dollop of beetroot ketchup.
Cauldron Foods have been creating vegetarian falafels, sausages and tofu for over thirty years. They are a team of passionate foodies who are always trying to come up with new and imaginative ways to enjoy vegetable-based foods.
Their original falafels are a very versatile ingredient and are suitable for vegans. You can serve them straight from the pack, as they are ready to eat, as a snack or part of a mezze with friends, or you can use them in a wide range of recipes like this vegan beetroot falafel burger. Why not try them in a falafel cheese & pesto toastie, or as falafel waffles with avocado salad and hummus or even as a falafel bubble and squeak?
From organic tofu that works perfectly with the flavours of the Far East to their tasty falafel bites inspired by the street markets of Cairo, Cauldron has a whole range of delicious products including falafel and meat-free sausages. Discover your favourite Cauldron products in the chilled foods aisle of your local supermarket and check the freezer section for their brand new frozen vegan wholefood sausages and burgers – perfect for BBQ season!
You can find plenty of recipes on the Cauldron Foods #LoveFalafel page, and don’t forget to follow them on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for inspiration.
What’s your favourite way to jazz up Cauldron falafels? Let me know in the comments!
6-Ingredient Vegan Beetroot Falafel Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp flax seeds
- 100 ml cold water
- 200 grams Cauldron Ready to Eat Falafels
- 1 small beetroot
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- olive oil to brush
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 C/ 160 C fan.
- Crack the chia and flax seeds by pulsing in a blender for a few seconds and place in a bowl. Cover with the water and leave to form a gel for five minutes.
- Meanwhile, process the Cauldron ready to eat falafels in a small food processor until well crumbled. Place in a medium sized bowl.
- Peel the beetroot, removing the stem. Chop into pieces and process in a food processor until fine, but still retaining some texture.
- Add the beetroot to the crumbled falafel, and mix in the chopped parsley and chia/flax seed gel. Combine well.
- Divide the mixture into four balls and shape each ball into a burger pattie about 1.5 cm thick.
- Place on a baking tray and brush with olive oil.
- Bake in the centre of the oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve in a wholegrain roll with your favourite toppings!
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Mel says
Mr W is eating virtually no meat these days. I have bookmarked these to make, thanks!
Emilie says
Hi Elizabeth, what a great idea! I like the idea to make a healthy, vegetarian burger. It is good for the environment because it uses a meat substitute. Recently, the environment has once again become an important issue in the world. People like me are more eating less meat. It also contains more vegetables so it is very healthy! Personally I don’t like beetroot, but in this burger it is combined with so many other tasty flavours. I’m surprised you don’t use any extra spices. But because the falafels are tasty enough on their own, this is not necessary.
Thank you so much for this delicious dish, I will definitely recommend it to my friends!
Rita C. Donnell says
Hi Elizabeth Come again to pay you thanks. Yesterday I make a vegan burger. We are all family love burger. Realy falafels are delicious. we are all happy with the taste and flavor. Thanks for a vague less presentation.
Friends Of Pho says
we absolutely believe that sharing is caring! we love when others share their happy meal. It fills us with immense joy and keeps us going in this flavorsome journey.
Alex Gladwin says
As a non-meat-eater I have to say this looks utterly amazing! I wish I could cook like you can!
Super Busy Mum says
I have never tasted falafel and if I’m honest, I don’t think I ever weel – HELLO FOOD FEAR! However, I am sure these taste great – they certainly look good!
Nazrin says
I love anything and everything falafel related and this burger loons absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS!!! I can’t wait to try it out for myself and the family!!!
Rhiannon-Skye A Boden says
This sounds like a dream! I love standard falafel burgers and they’re one of my staples as a vegetarian, but this will definitely take my standard recipe to the next level!
Sharlene Andrade says
I’m a big fan of burgers. That looks new to me but nonetheless makes me want to try it. It looks pretty difficult to do but I’m sure it’ll be worth it after you taste it. Thanks for sharing!
Anosa says
Though am not big fan of falafel I always make sure my burgers are accompanied with tomatoes and avocado, it just makes the burger more yummy.
Laura Dove says
Ooh these look interesting! Im not a fan of beetroot but I do think this looks very tasty and something I might actually be able to get on board with!
Rhian Westbury says
I’m really struggling to find the cauldron falafals in anything but the Moroccan spice flavour, but these sound so tasty x
Kara Guppy says
Turning vegan is not for me but I do want to feature more healthy foods in my diet and this looks and sounds delicious
Emma Raphael says
Oh I love this. My kids are huge falafel fans and it’s a great way to get them eating more veg too!
MELANIE EDJOURIAN says
These sound really yummy. I love that you can save yourself some of the hard work by using ready made falafels. I’d eat them!!!
Charlotte Marsh says
Looks delicious! Will have to try these!
Shaun @ 10Warriors says
For me, an aspiring Vegan (dare I say it?), I’m loving the wide array of delicious recipes I am coming across. LOVE beetroot, and love meat, but wanting to reduce the consumption of meat hugely, mainly because Im wanting to become healthier and only eat “what god put into the earth” instead of man made rubbish and animal based foods… Still not there yet but this is because of a fear of getting Cancer, and my own research is taking me down this path.
So, the recipe..
Looks amazing!
I actually cannopt wait to grab this beauty and bite into it, so when I do I will be linking back to this recipe!
Huge thanks
Shaun
Monica C. Barrera says
Wow ELIZABETH,
You just say the whole process greatly. Also look delicious.
I surely gonna make this Burger.
Thanks Again!
francesco caselli says
Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe! i love it
Nazrin says
I absolutely adore falafel but have never THROUGH of it in a mix with beetroot! The pictures look stunning I have to atleast give it a go!
Ashleigh Dougherty says
Love the look of these and will definitely have to give them a try!
Katherine Hackworthy says
These falafels are delicious, so what a great idea to make something even more tasty with them. They look so good and perfect for a veggie barbecue.
Jenni says
These look so delicious and simple enough for even me to make haha
Lisa Jane (Travel Loving Family) says
You have almost convinced me to try vegan food Elizabeth and I am normally very much a meat eater!
Stelle says
Although I’m not Vegan, these burgers look lush! I don’t tend to have an appealing towards the look of vegan food but maybe this could change my mind.
Stelle Xx
Nafisah NK says
This looks so delicious, I am sure it tastes great too. I love the vibrant colors of the burger xx. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us.
Wendy says
I can’t say that I have ever eaten a vegan anything but this recipe has made me intrigued to try a vegan burger. It sounds fairly easy and they do look amazing, love the colour!xx
Eva Katona says
Oh this sounds perfect for me and looks like a new favourite for summer BBQs!
Yeah Lifestyle says
What a quick and easy recipe to follow! I am definitely going to give this recipe a try as its so healthy.
Angela Kate Webster | Cosmic Kick says
I adore falafel! I totally forgot about Cauldron too. I used to buy their products weekly. Sooo good!
Lilinha says
I have never thought of making falafel burgers before but it is such a great idea. Looks very tasty!
Joanne says
Veggie burgers are great and this sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try them out!
Jenny says
I love all these ingredients! They sound so much fun to make up for dinner.
Pam Greer says
What a great idea to use the falafels! I have been looking for an easy veggie burger and this looks perfect!
lucy mackcracken says
I love the bright colour that the beetroot in the burgers make, these would make a great healthy alternative at a BBQ.
Clare says
These sound delicious. Just the sort of recipe I need to encourage us to try more vege/vegan food. I like falafal and beetroot so will definitely give these a go.
Emily says
These falafel burgers look amazing! I love their vibrant color from the beets!
Catherine Brown says
This is a brilliant idea! I love falafel and this is such an excellent way to make them into a burger. I wonder if we have Cauldron here… going to have to keep my eye out, cuz that is one GORGEOUS burger!
Alexis says
We love falafel, what a great twist to make it a little different. We love homemade vegan burgers, I can’t wait to try these.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
What a great idea Elizabeth. I always have Cauldron Falafel in the fridge and I love homemade veggies burgers. They just look gorgeous. Someone is having a BBQ near us just now and I can smell it, so I am desperately wanting oen of these burgers on the BBQ. Shared!