Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of a falafel wrap filled with crispy chickpeas, fresh veggies, and creamy garlic tahini sauce. A delicious and satisfying choice for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 whole wheat pita breads or tortillas
- 1/4 cup tahini paste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Water (to adjust sauce consistency)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas under cold water.
- In a food processor, blend chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper until slightly chunky.
- Form mixture into small balls or patties.
- Fry in hot oil for 3-4 minutes each side until golden brown or bake at 375°F on parchment paper.
- For the garlic tahini sauce, mix tahini with lemon juice and minced garlic, adding water gradually to reach the desired consistency.
- Assemble wraps by placing falafels in pita or tortillas with fresh veggies and drizzling generously with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute chickpeas with black beans for a different flavor profile. Enhance your wrap by adding toppings like avocado or pickled vegetables for extra crunch. Store leftovers tightly wrapped in foil in the refrigerator; reheat at 350°F for crispiness.