Beetroot Falafel with Turmeric Lime Dressing

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	10 minutes	Total Time	30 minutes
Servings	6 (3 falafel per serving)	Cost Per Serving	$0.96

1 can	Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1	Medium Beet, peeled and grated
1/2	Small Red Onion, roughly chopped
2	Garlic Cloves
1/2 cup	Fresh Parsley or Cilantro
3	Dates, pitted
1 tbsp	Lime Zest
2 tbsp	All Purpose Flour
1 1/2 tbsp	Olive Oil
1/2 tsp	Sea Salt

Dressing

1 tbsp	Fresh Grated Tumeric or 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
2 tbsp	Lime Juice
1/2 cup	Plain Yogurt
1 tsp	Honey

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Add the dates, onion and garlic cloves to a food processor and pulse a few times to break down.
Add remaining falafel ingredients and pulse until well combined. Scrape down the sides.
Use a spoon or small ice cream scoop to portion about 1 tablespoon balls of the falafel mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Drizzle the tops with a little olive oil.
Bake for about 20 - 25 minutes. Allow to cool and serve or freeze.
Combine the dressing ingredients and serve with the falafel.

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