Description
This Falafel Wrap recipe is packed with flavor and protein, featuring homemade falafel balls, fresh vegetables, pickled onions, and a creamy tahini dressing, all wrapped in a soft pita bread. A delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Falafel Wrap Fillings
- 16 falafel balls – store bought or homemade
- 4 wraps of choice or pita bread
- 3/4 cup hummus – store bought or homemade
- Pickled onions or sumac onions
- Shredded lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
Tahini dressing
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- Good pinch of salt
- 2 – 4 tablespoons cold water
Homemade Falafel
- 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight
- 1 cup parsley
- 1 cup cilantro (coriander)
- 10 mint leaves
- 4 green onions
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Homemade Falafel – In a large bowl, soak the dried chickpeas, drain, rinse, and process with herbs, garlic, flour, cumin, baking powder, and water. Shape into balls and fry until golden brown.
- Falafel Wrap – Prepare falafel wrap ingredients, make tahini dressing, assemble wrap with hummus, veggies, falafel balls, and tahini dressing. Roll up and enjoy!
Notes
- If falafel mixture is too crumbly, adjust with water or flour for desired consistency
- For a lighter option, consider baking falafel balls in the oven instead of frying
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: Approx. 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
