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Easy 6-Ingredient Vegan Beetroot Falafel Burgers

Published on January 2, 2019 by Elizabeth
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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.

6-Ingredient Vegan Beetroot Falafel Burgers

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.

6-Ingredient Vegan Beetroot Falafel Burgers

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

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How to Make Vegan Beetroot Falafel Burgers - Step by Step Instructions

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.

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6-Ingredient Vegan Beetroot Falafel Burgers

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.

6-Ingredient Vegan Beetroot Falafel Burgers

6-Ingredient Vegan Beetroot Falafel Burgers

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?

6-Ingredient Vegan Beetroot Falafel Burgers

6-Ingredient Vegan Beetroot Falafel Burgers
6-Ingredient Vegan Beetroot Falafel Burgers

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

6-Ingredient Vegan Beetroot Falafel Burgers

Quick and easy to make, and so moist and flavoursome, this burger recipe features Cauldron ready to eat falafels with chickpeas, spices and coriander.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Author: Elizabeth

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

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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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  1. Mel

    May 4, 2019 at 5:03 pm

    5 stars
    Mr W is eating virtually no meat these days. I have bookmarked these to make, thanks!

    Reply
  2. Emilie

    March 17, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    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!

    Reply
  3. Rita C. Donnell

    January 30, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  4. Friends Of Pho

    January 29, 2019 at 7:39 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  5. Alex Gladwin

    January 9, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    As a non-meat-eater I have to say this looks utterly amazing! I wish I could cook like you can!

    Reply
  6. Super Busy Mum

    January 5, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    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!

    Reply
  7. Nazrin

    January 4, 2019 at 6:20 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
  8. Rhiannon-Skye A Boden

    January 4, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    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!

    Reply
  9. Sharlene Andrade

    January 4, 2019 at 9:36 am

    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!

    Reply
  10. Anosa

    January 4, 2019 at 7:54 am

    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.

    Reply
  11. Laura Dove

    January 3, 2019 at 2:27 pm

    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!

    Reply
  12. Rhian Westbury

    January 3, 2019 at 9:38 am

    I’m really struggling to find the cauldron falafals in anything but the Moroccan spice flavour, but these sound so tasty x

    Reply
  13. Kara Guppy

    January 3, 2019 at 8:26 am

    Turning vegan is not for me but I do want to feature more healthy foods in my diet and this looks and sounds delicious

    Reply
  14. Emma Raphael

    January 2, 2019 at 9:28 pm

    Oh I love this. My kids are huge falafel fans and it’s a great way to get them eating more veg too!

    Reply
  15. MELANIE EDJOURIAN

    January 2, 2019 at 7:39 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
  16. Charlotte Marsh

    January 2, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    Looks delicious! Will have to try these!

    Reply
  17. Shaun @ 10Warriors

    August 27, 2018 at 6:25 am

    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

    Reply
  18. Monica C. Barrera

    August 6, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    Wow ELIZABETH,
    You just say the whole process greatly. Also look delicious.
    I surely gonna make this Burger.
    Thanks Again!

    Reply
  19. francesco caselli

    August 4, 2018 at 9:28 pm

    Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe! i love it

    Reply
  20. Nazrin

    July 20, 2018 at 10:45 am

    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!

    Reply
  21. Ashleigh Dougherty

    July 16, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    Love the look of these and will definitely have to give them a try!

    Reply
  22. Katherine Hackworthy

    July 13, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    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.

    Reply
  23. Jenni

    July 12, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    These look so delicious and simple enough for even me to make haha

    Reply
  24. Lisa Jane (Travel Loving Family)

    July 10, 2018 at 10:41 pm

    You have almost convinced me to try vegan food Elizabeth and I am normally very much a meat eater!

    Reply
  25. Stelle

    July 10, 2018 at 9:17 am

    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

    Reply
  26. Nafisah NK

    July 9, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    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.

    Reply
  27. Wendy

    July 9, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    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

    Reply
  28. Eva Katona

    July 9, 2018 at 8:28 pm

    Oh this sounds perfect for me and looks like a new favourite for summer BBQs!

    Reply
  29. Yeah Lifestyle

    July 9, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    What a quick and easy recipe to follow! I am definitely going to give this recipe a try as its so healthy.

    Reply
  30. Angela Kate Webster | Cosmic Kick

    July 9, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    I adore falafel! I totally forgot about Cauldron too. I used to buy their products weekly. Sooo good!

    Reply
  31. Lilinha

    July 9, 2018 at 10:23 am

    I have never thought of making falafel burgers before but it is such a great idea. Looks very tasty!

    Reply
  32. Joanne

    July 9, 2018 at 10:04 am

    Veggie burgers are great and this sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try them out!

    Reply
  33. Jenny

    July 8, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    I love all these ingredients! They sound so much fun to make up for dinner.

    Reply
  34. Pam Greer

    July 8, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    What a great idea to use the falafels! I have been looking for an easy veggie burger and this looks perfect!

    Reply
  35. lucy mackcracken

    July 8, 2018 at 8:01 pm

    I love the bright colour that the beetroot in the burgers make, these would make a great healthy alternative at a BBQ.

    Reply
  36. Clare

    July 8, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    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.

    Reply
  37. Emily

    July 8, 2018 at 7:26 pm

    These falafel burgers look amazing! I love their vibrant color from the beets!

    Reply
  38. Catherine Brown

    July 8, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    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!

    Reply
  39. Alexis

    July 8, 2018 at 5:52 pm

    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.

    Reply
  40. Jacqueline Meldrum

    July 8, 2018 at 4:52 pm

    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!

    Reply
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