Falafel bites with Raw Beetroot Dip

Name: Falafel bites with Raw Beetroot Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 packet falafel mix; Vegetable oil (for shallow frying); 300 g raw beetroot (peeled & grated); 1 can chickpeas (drained); 3 tbsp coconut yoghurt; 2 tbsp tahini; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp cumin; A handful coriander; A handful mint; ½ tsp chilli flakes; 4 tbsp Olivado olive oil; 1 lemon (zest and juice); 3 medjool dates; 50 g Alison's Pantry walnuts; Salt & pepper

These little crunchy golden pillows are the perfect appetiser or party snack. The crispy fried goodness of the falafel alongside the fresh, earthy and zesty beetroot dip is a match made in heaven!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Appetiser, Lunch, Snack

Servings people

Equipment

We used a Le Creuset fry pan to fry the falafel

Ingredients

1 packet falafel mix
Vegetable oil for shallow frying
300 g raw beetroot peeled & grated
1 can chickpeas drained
3 tbsp coconut yoghurt
2 tbsp tahini
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp cumin
A handful coriander
A handful mint
½ tsp chilli flakes
4 tbsp Olivado olive oil
1 lemon zest and juice
3 medjool dates
50 g Alison's Pantry walnuts
Salt & pepper

Instructions

Place the raw grated beetroot, chickpeas, coconut yoghurt, tahini, garlic, cumin, coriander, mint, chilli flakes, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, dates, walnuts and salt and pepper into a food processor or strong blender, and process until smooth. Taste test and adjust seasonings as desired with more salt or chilli - set aside.
If the hummus is too thick, add a little water to make it desired consistency
Make the falafel according to packet instructions. Serve hot with dip and devour!