Falafel Wrap with Tahini Sauce

Experience the rich flavors of the Middle East with this falafel wrap, featuring crispy falafel balls, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini sauce all enveloped in warm pita bread. This dish offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes, suitable for lunch or dinner. Ideal for those following a vegan or vegetarian diet, or anyone who enjoys flavorful meals, this wrap is a testament to the vibrant culinary traditions of the Mediterranean region.

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Ground Coriander
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 whole pita bread rounds
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup tahini sauce

Instructions

1. Place chickpeas, parsley, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, flour, baking powder, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely processed yet cohesive enough to form patties.
2. From the mixture, shape into 16 balls and press each slightly to form patties.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add falafel patties and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
4. Warm pita bread in an oven or over a skillet until just heated through.
5. Spread each pita bread with tahini sauce, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and four falafel patties.
6. Fold the pita bread over the fillings and serve immediately.

Keywords: Vegan, Vegetarian, Healthy, Main Dish, Middle Eastern

Spice Rack: Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, Cayenne Pepper

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