Falafel Wraps
Indulge in the vibrant world of falafel wraps, where crispy, golden falafel meets fresh veggies and creamy tahini sauce, all wrapped in warm pita. Perfect for a quick lunch or a fun dinner with friends, these wraps are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit every palate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 wraps 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight) or 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained)
- 1 cup fresh parsley (packed)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tahini sauce
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight. If using canned, drain and rinse.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, salt, and flour. Pulse until coarse.
- Form small balls or patties from the mixture using damp hands.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry falafels for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Warm pita bread slightly; fill with lettuce, tomatoes, falafels, and drizzle with tahini sauce before rolling up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg