Falafel Wrap
Falafel wraps are a delicious and flavorful meal that combines crispy falafel with fresh vegetables and creamy tahini, all wrapped in warm pita bread. These vegetarian-friendly wraps are perfect for lunch or dinner, offering a satisfying experience that’s both nutritious and customizable. Whether you’re enjoying them at a picnic with friends or as a quick weeknight dinner, these wraps are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- 4 pocket-style pita breads
- 1/4 cup tahini sauce
Instructions
- Rinse soaked chickpeas and blend in a food processor with garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper until finely mixed but not pureed.
- Form the mixture into small balls about one inch wide.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry falafel balls until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Warm pita bread in another pan or microwave for easy filling.
- Assemble by placing falafel in each pita, drizzling with tahini sauce, and adding your choice of vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg