Baked beetroot falafels

Step 1

Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and line a baking sheet with baking paper.

Step 2

Put all of the falafel ingredients, except the sesame seeds and spray oil, into a food processor with some seasoning and the finely chopped parsley stalks, then use the pulse button to combine the ingredients into a rough paste. Sprinkle the sesame seeds onto a plate. Form the mixture into 8 slightly flattened balls, then gently press each one into the sesame seeds on both sides to lightly coat. Arrange on the baking tray.

Step 3

Spray the falafels lightly with oil, then bake for 30 minutes until crisp.

Step 4

Put the yogurt into a bowl with the garlic, lemon juice and a little seasoning. Mix well.

Step 5

Stuff the falafels into warmed pittas with slices of tomato, cucumber, parsley leaves and a drizzle of the garlic yogurt.